JP6470961B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has a distribution mechanism that distributes the received game balls to the gaming area on the front side of the gaming board (advantageous route) or the off-side area of the gaming board (adverse route). Some are provided (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In Patent Document 1, the three distribution mechanisms constituting the distribution mechanism are arranged on the game board so that the received game balls can be distributed to the game area or the off-site area. Each distribution mechanism is provided with a disk-shaped rotator, and the rotator is formed with three ball housing portions partially cut away from the outer peripheral surface toward the center. ing. One of the three ball storage portions is formed so that the game ball stored in the ball storage portion can be distributed to the disengagement area, while the remaining two ball storage portions include the The game balls accommodated in the ball accommodating portion are formed so as to be distributed in the game area.

  In all distribution mechanisms, if the game ball is guided to the game area as a result of the game ball entering the ball container configured to be distributed to the game area, the start condition of the symbol variation game A game ball can enter the starting entrance that grants.

JP 2008-161477 A

  However, in patent document 1, each distribution mechanism is rotating at each timing by the rotation control by a motor. Therefore, the game ball is accommodated in the ball accommodating portion that is opened right above at the timing of the flow down, and it is not determined which ball accommodating portion is located directly above. Thereby, in Patent Document 1, it is theoretically possible to enter a game ball into the starting entrance with a probability of 1/9 or 1/27, but each distribution mechanism rotates at each timing. Therefore, even if 9 or 27 game balls are fired, it is difficult to say that the game ball is surely guided to a desired route (position).

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that makes the game balls distributed to each route constant.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine equipped with a distribution mechanism that distributes gaming balls to a special route or a normal route. A detecting means for detecting the game ball, a payout control means for controlling the game ball to be paid out when the game ball is detected by the detecting means, and the special entry during the round game of the winning game A special opening / closing member that opens and closes the mouth, and an informing means for informing information relating to the distribution mechanism, wherein there are a plurality of the special routes, and the special entrance is distributed to the special route. The distribution mechanism is arranged so that the game balls can be entered, and the distribution mechanism distributes the game balls to each special route, and then distributes the game balls to the normal route, Repeat it The special opening and closing member opens the special entrance when the round game is played, and closes the special entrance when the upper limit number of game balls is detected by the detecting means. The notification means is configured to notify information related to a distribution mechanism when a winning game is awarded. The special route includes a first special route, a first special route, and a second special route. There are two special routes. In the second special route, the distribution mechanism first distributes the game balls in the round game, so that more game balls than the upper limit number are placed in the special entrance. a route possibly over prize is generated for ball entrance is higher than that of the first special route, information related to the sorting mechanism is information which enables identifying the second special route, the vibration Minute mechanism The information is information that makes it possible to specify the distribution state of the distribution mechanism, and the distribution state of the distribution mechanism includes a first distribution state that distributes game balls to the first special route, and There is a second distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the second special route, and after the granting of the winning game is confirmed, the time until the special entrance is opened is the unit distribution for one time. The gist of the invention is that the time is set to be longer than the time required to cause the distribution mechanism to execute the minute operation.

  According to the present invention, the game balls distributed to each route can be made constant.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The partial perspective view which shows a game board. The enlarged view which shows the vicinity of a normal entrance part. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the distribution aspect of a game ball. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation aspect of a distribution apparatus. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow until the game ball which did not enter into the 2nd starting entrance gate enters into a normal entrance entrance. (A) is a figure regarding the number of winning balls, (b) is a figure regarding the contents of the jackpot game, (c) is a chart regarding the contents of the jackpot game. The figure for demonstrating over winning conditions. The figure which shows alerting | reporting effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that “up and down direction, left and right direction, and front and rear direction” in the following description all indicate directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front.
As shown in FIG. 1, a vertical rectangular middle frame Y2 for setting various game components is opened and detached on the front side of the opening of the outer frame Y1 that forms the outline of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine. The front frame Y3 is assembled to be freely openable and detachable on the front side of the middle frame Y2. The front frame Y3 has a substantially circular window Y4 when viewed from the front, and the back side of the front frame Y3 protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports a glass of a size covering the window Y4 (not shown). The glass support frame is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game area YBa of the game board YB from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through the front frame Y3. The game area YBa is an area where game balls can flow down.

  A launch handle HD is disposed below the pachinko gaming machine 10. The strength of the launch of the game ball launched into the game area YBa is set according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle HD. Further, when the launch handle HD is operated, 100 game balls are launched in 60 seconds. That is, one game ball is fired every 0.6 seconds.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an outer rail member R1, an inner rail member R2, and a corner decoration member R5 are disposed on the surface of the game board YB, and the inner side defined by these members. A game area YBa having a substantially circular shape in front view is defined in the area. Further, a launch path R3 is defined between the outer rail member R1 and the inner rail member R2 for guiding a game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD. The launched game ball reaches the game area YBa by being guided through the launch path R3 and passing through the reverse prevention valve R4 located at the tip of the inner rail member R2.

  In the game area YBa, a center accessory Y5 with various decorations is mounted, and an effect display device 13 having, for example, a liquid crystal image display unit is provided in a set opening Y5a opened in the center accessory Y5. It is installed. Various images are displayed on the image display unit of the effect display device 13, and various effects are performed using the images.

  Of the game areas YBa, the game area YBa located between the center accessory Y5 and the outer rail member R1 is a passage T, and the width of the passage T is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, and the horizontal direction A game ball can pass through. Further, since the back-return prevention valve R4 is provided at the tip of the inner rail member R2, the launch passage R3 and the passage T are not directly connected by the inner rail member R2, but the passage T is an extension of the launch passage R3. Located on line E1. As a result, when the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle HD is small, the launch intensity decreases, so that the game ball does not reach the passage T and falls halfway and easily flows down to the left of the game area YBa. On the other hand, when the amount of turning operation of the launch handle HD is large, the launch intensity increases, so that the game ball easily reaches the passage T and flows down the right side of the game area YBa through the passage T. The game ball flowing down to the left of the game area YBa flows down between the center accessory Y5 and the inner rail member R2 on the left side of the center accessory Y5 due to the arrangement of the guide members such as the game nail K. Thereafter, in the left-right direction, the game area YBa moves from the left to the center, and flows down below the center accessory Y5 (game area YBa). On the other hand, the game ball flowing down to the right of the game area YBa flows down between the center accessory Y5 and the corner decoration member R5 on the right side of the center accessory Y5 due to the arrangement of the guide members such as the game nail K. Thereafter, in the left-right direction, the game area YBa moves from the right to the center and flows downward from the center accessory Y5 (game area YBa).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first start entrance ball having a first start entrance port 14a that is open so that a game ball can enter at any time is provided below the center accessory Y5. Part 14 is arranged. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects that a game ball has entered the first start entrance 14a (shown in FIG. 5). When the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start entrance 14a, the start condition of the first special symbol variation game that is performed by varying the first special symbol may be established. it can.

  In addition, when the first start sensor SE1 detects a game ball that has entered the first start entrance 14a, a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls Can be established. The first starting entrance 14a is arranged so that a game ball flowing down to the left of the game area YBa can enter. That is, when the rotation operation amount of the launch handle HD is small, it is possible to enter a game ball into the first start entrance 14a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a second start entrance part 15 having a second start entrance 15a into which a game ball can enter is disposed on the right side of the center accessory Y5. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects that a game ball has entered the second start entrance 15a (shown in FIG. 5). When the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start entrance 15a, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game that is performed by varying the second special symbol may be established. it can.

  In addition, when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball that has entered the second start entrance 15a, a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls Can be established. The second starting ball entrance 15 includes an opening / closing blade (ordinary electric accessory) 15b as an opening / closing member that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator AC1 (shown in FIG. 5). When the opening / closing blade 15b opens, the second starting entrance 15a takes an open state (first state) in which a game ball can easily enter. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 15b is closed, the second starting entrance 15a takes a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter. In the embodiment, when the opening / closing blade 15b is closed, a game ball cannot enter the second starting entrance 15a.

  Below the second starting entrance 15a, a normal entrance 16 having a normal entrance 16a that is open so that a game ball can enter at any time is located. Specifically, the second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are located on the same flow path along which the game balls flow down. In the same flow path, the second starting entrance 15a is The normal entrance 16a is located downstream of the second starting entrance 15a, while the upstream entrance 16a is located upstream.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal sensor SE3 that can detect that a game ball has entered the normal ball entrance 16a (shown in FIG. 5). In addition, when the normal sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the normal entrance 16a, a predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of game balls as payout conditions is established. However, the starting conditions for each special symbol variation game cannot be satisfied. Further, the number of winning balls obtained by entering the normal entrance 16a is the same as the number of winning balls obtained by entering the second starting entrance 15a. The normal entrance 16a becomes a normal entrance that allows the game ball payout condition to be satisfied when the game ball enters.

  The second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are arranged so that game balls flowing down to the right of the game area YBa can enter. That is, when the rotation operation amount of the launch handle HD is large, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second start entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the 1st special symbol display apparatus 11 which can display a 1st special symbol is located in the lower left of the center accessory Y5. A second special symbol display device 12 capable of displaying the second special symbol is located on the right side of the first special symbol display device 11. In the first special symbol display device 11, a first special symbol variation game is performed, and in the second special symbol display device 12, a second special symbol variation game is performed. The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are configured not to be executed simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12 select and select one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable game ends. The special symbol is classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game.

  In the winning lottery in the first special symbol variation game and the winning lottery in the second special symbol variation game, the probability of winning the winning lottery is the same probability. On the other hand, in the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the type of jackpot game determined when the winning lottery is won or the determination rate of the same type jackpot game is different. As a result, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game have different advantages when winning the winning lottery (for example, the number of winning balls, the grant period of the entrance rate improvement state described later, etc.). ing.

  In the effect display device 13, display effects related to the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are performed. Specifically, a decorative design variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of columns is performed as the display effect.

  The effect display device 13 is configured such that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The effect display device 13 is configured with a larger display area than the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. The For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 is a predetermined jackpot symbol combination (for example, symbols in all rows are of the same type), the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination (a jackpot display result) by a decorative symbol. When the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game after the end of the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13 is not a predetermined jackpot symbol combination (for example, when the symbols in all the rows are not the same type), a deviation from the symbol combination can be recognized. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  In addition, on the effect display device 13, the symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 is stopped and displayed. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12 corresponds to a symbol combination by a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. Further, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 11 or the second special symbol display device 12, the off symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 13. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, on the right side of the center accessory Y5 and below the second starting ball entering portion 15, there is a first big prize opening (entering a game ball that can be entered). A first grand prize winning portion 18 having a ball opening 18a is arranged. Similarly, on the right side of the center accessory Y5 and below the second starting entrance 15a, a first major winning opening (entrance) 18a into which a game ball can enter is disposed. . The first grand prize winning portion 18 has a first grand prize winning door 18b that opens and closes by actuation of an actuator AC2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the first grand prize winning door 18b opens, the first major prize winning opening 18a takes an open state in which a game ball can enter. On the other hand, when the first grand prize winning door 18b is closed, the first grand prize winning opening 18a is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a decorative member 18c is located on the left side of the first grand prize winning portion 18 (first grand prize winning opening 18a), and on the right side of the first grand prize winning portion 18 will be described later. The first guide member 17a is located. The decorative member 18c and the first guiding member 17a cover the decorative member 18c, the first grand prize winning portion 18 (the first grand prize winning port 18a and the first big winning door 18b), and the first guiding member 17a from the front. Thus, a rectangular plate-shaped decorative plate 18d is attached. A space S is formed between the decorative board 18d and the first grand prize winning door 18b. When the first big prize door 18b is opened, the lower portion of the space S is covered by the first big prize door 18b. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed down the game area YBa is received by the first grand prize winning door 18b and guided to the first major prize winning opening 18a. That is, in a state where the first grand prize winning door 18b is opened, the game ball that has flowed down the game area YBa and reached the space S is lower than the first major prize winning unit 18 (first grand prize winning opening 18a). Don't flow down. On the other hand, when the first grand prize winning door 18b is closed, the lower portion of the space S is opened. For this reason, the game ball that has flowed down the game area YBa and has reached the space S can pass through the space S and flow down below the first grand prize winning unit 18.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor CS1 (shown in FIG. 5) as detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the first grand prize winning port 18a. The count sensor CS1 is provided in the depths of the first grand prize winning port 18a (in more detail, on the passage for discharging the game ball entered from the first major prize winning port 18a to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10). It takes some time until the count sensor CS1 detects the ball after entering the 1st prize winning opening 18a. When the count sensor CS1 detects a game ball that has entered the first major winning opening 18a, a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number (15 balls in the embodiment) of the game balls can be established. it can. The first grand prize winning door 18b is opened when a winning lottery is won in the first special symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the first grand prize winning portion 18 (first grand prize opening 18a), there is a second big prize winning having a second big prize opening (entrance entrance) 19a into which a game ball can enter. The part 19 is located. Similarly, below the first grand prize winning port 18a, a second big prize winning port (ball entering port) 19a into which a game ball can be placed is arranged. The second grand prize winning portion 19 has a second grand prize winning door 19b that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator AC3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second grand prize winning door 19b is opened, the second major prize winning opening 19a is in an open state in which a game ball can enter. On the other hand, when the second grand prize-winning door 19b is closed, the second big prize-winning port 19a takes a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a count sensor CS2 (shown in FIG. 5) as detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 19a. The count sensor CS2 is provided in the back of the second grand prize opening 19a (in more detail, on the passage for discharging the game ball that has entered from the second big prize opening 19a to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10). It takes some time until the count sensor CS2 detects the ball after entering the two major winning holes 19a. In addition, when the count sensor CS2 detects a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 19a, a predetermined number (15 balls in the embodiment) of game balls as payout conditions is established. be able to. The second big prize door 19b is opened when the winning lottery is won in the second special symbol variation game.

  The number of prize balls obtained by entering the first grand prize winning opening 18a and the second big prize winning opening 19a is the first starting entrance 14a of the first starting entrance 14 and the second starting entrance 15 of the second starting entrance 15. 2 More than the number of prize balls obtained by entering the starting entrance 15a and entering the normal entrance 16a of the normal entrance 16. Further, the first grand prize door 18b and the second grand prize door 19b do not open simultaneously. Therefore, since the first grand prize door 18b is closed during the opening operation of the second grand prize door 19b, the game ball flowing down the game area YBa passes through the space S and enters the second grand prize port 19a. Can reach.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the 1st big winning opening 18a and the 2nd big winning opening 19a serve as special entrances into which game balls enter. The first big winning door 18b is a special opening / closing member that opens and closes the first big winning opening 18a during the big hit game (win game). Similarly, the second big winning door 19b is a special opening / closing member that opens and closes the second big winning opening 19a during the big hit game (win game).

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in the flow down path where the second starting ball entering part 15 and the normal ball entering part 16 are located, the second starting ball entering part 15 is upstream of the normal ball entering part 16 and the second starting ball entering part 15. Further downstream, a first guide member 17a as a guide member and a second guide member 17b as a guide member are located. Similarly, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are located upstream from the normal entrance port 16a and downstream from the second start entrance port 15a. The first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG.2 and FIG.3, the 1st guide member 17a and the 2nd guide member 17b are block shape, and make a front view trapezoid shape. In the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, a trapezoidal bottom surface S0 is attached to the game board YB. Specifically, the entire surface is fixed to the game board YB with the bottom surface S0 being in surface contact. A first side surface S1, a second side surface S2, a third side surface S3, and a fourth side surface S4 are erected from the side periphery of the bottom surface S0. The first side surface S1 and the third side surface S3 are opposed to each other. Further, the first side surface S1 is parallel to the vertical direction in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the third side surface S3 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. In the first guide member 17a of FIG. 3, the first side surface S1 is disposed on the right side of the third side surface S3. In the second guide member 17b, the first side surface S1 is the left side of the third side surface S3. It is arranged in the direction. On the other hand, the second side surface S2 and the fourth side surface S4 face each other. The second side surface S2 is parallel to the left-right direction (horizontal direction) in the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the fourth side surface S4 is inclined with respect to the left-right direction. In the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, the second side surface S2 is disposed below the fourth side surface S4.

  The first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are disposed such that the fourth side surface S4 faces the inside and faces the inside in a downward gradient. That is, the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a has a slope formed along the lower right side, and the fourth side surface S4 of the second guide member 17b has a slope formed along the lower left side. In this state, the first side surfaces S1 connected to the most downstream end of the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b face each other inward. Further, the first side surfaces S1 facing each other are parallel to the vertical direction. Furthermore, the second side surface S2 of the first guide member 17a and the second side surface S2 of the second guide member 17b are located on the same horizontal plane. In the first guide member 17a, a plane S5 facing the bottom surface S0 is attached to the decorative plate 18d. On the other hand, the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the third side surface S3 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball. It cannot pass.

  In the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, a space located between the opposing first side surfaces S1 is a guide portion 17c that guides the game ball to the normal entrance 16a. That is, the guiding portion 17c is connected to the most downstream end of the downward slope in the fourth side surface S4. The guiding portion 17c is located immediately above the normal entrance 16a. The opening width of the guide portion 17c, that is, the distance between the first side surfaces S1 facing each other in the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, so that the game ball can pass downward. It is. In addition, when the front frame Y3 is closed, the guide portion 17c is surrounded by the glass covering the game board YB and the window Y4, but the space between the game board YB and the glass surface is smaller than the diameter of the game ball. Is also formed large. On the other hand, the space between the decoration plate 18d (the plane S5 of the first guide member 17a) and the glass surface is formed shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball between the decoration plate 18d and the glass surface. Cannot pass. Similarly, in the second guide member 17b, the space between the plane S5 facing the bottom surface S0 and the glass surface is formed shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball is between the plane S5 and the glass surface. I can't pass.

  The position at the same height as the imaginary line E2 that connects the upper sides of the opposing first side surface S1 is the upper end P1 of the guiding portion 17c, and the same height as the imaginary line E3 that connects the lower sides of the opposing first side surface S1 This position is defined as the lower end P2 of the guiding portion 17c. A distance X in the vertical direction from the lower end P2 of the guide portion 17c to the upper end 16b of the normal entrance 16a is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball can pass in the left-right direction. As a result, the game ball that has passed through the guiding portion 17c can enter the normal entrance 16a. However, if the game ball does not enter, the left or right direction of the game board YB moves through the space separated by the distance X. To the lower part of the normal entrance part 16.

  Further, an arc-shaped regulating member 17d is located at a position spaced leftward from the tip of the opening / closing blade 15b that takes a closed state (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 3) for a length that allows the game ball to pass through. It is disposed over the game board YB in the vertical direction. Specifically, the tip of the restricting member 17d is positioned upstream of the tip of the open / close blade 15b that takes a closed state. Further, the lower end of the regulating member 17d is located upstream of the most upstream end of the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a. A plurality of game nails K are planted between the regulating member 17d and the first guide member 17a at intervals shorter than the diameter of the game ball. The game nail K is made of metal (for example, stainless steel or aluminum).

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, the first hold display device 22, the second hold display device 23, and the normal symbol display device 24 are located at the lower left of the center accessory Y <b> 5. The first hold display device 22 displays the number of first special symbol variation games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the first hold display device 22 enters the first starting entrance 14a to satisfy the start condition for the first special symbol variation game, while the first special symbol variation game is executed. Indicates the number of first special symbol variation games whose execution (start) has been suspended since it has not yet been established, that is, the so-called number of reserved start memories (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved memory number).

  The second hold display device 23 displays the number of second special symbol variation games whose execution is being held. Specifically, the second hold display device 23 enters the second starting entrance 15a to satisfy the start condition for the second special symbol variation game, while the second special symbol variation game is executed. Indicates the number of second special symbol variation games whose execution (starting) has been suspended since it has not yet been established, that is, the so-called number of reserved starting memories (hereinafter referred to as the second reserved memory number).

  In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game using a normal symbol for deriving one normal symbol by varying a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “common symbols”) is performed. The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the normal symbol finally displayed in the normal symbol variation game (the display result derived in the normal symbol variation game). When the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 is the normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized from the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the operation gate 25 is located above the second starting entrance 15. The operation gate 25 has a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has passed. When the gate sensor SE4 detects the game ball that has passed through the operation gate 25, the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. The normal symbol variation game derives a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blades 15b of the second starting entrance 15a are in an open state (whether a game ball can enter the second starting entrance 15a). It is a production performed for this purpose. When the lottery result of the normal symbol variation game is a normal win and a game is given per universal symbol, the opening / closing blade 15b is opened and the second starting entrance 15a is opened, and the game ball can be won. That is, when a game per game is given, it becomes easier to enter the game ball into the second start entrance 15a by opening the opening and closing blades 15b, and the player can start the second special symbol variation game and the award. You can get a chance to get the ball easily.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the periphery of the center accessory Y5, above the first starting entrance 14a, above the second starting entrance 15a, above the first grand prize opening 18a, and the second big prize. A game nail K is implanted above the opening 19a and above the operation gate 25. When the game ball comes into contact with the game nail K, the flow direction of the game ball may change. On the other hand, the game nail K is not planted in the passage T, the passage I, the periphery of the normal entrance 16a, and between the guide portion 17c and the normal entrance 16a. The passage I is a passage through which a game ball that has passed through the passage T passes, and the game ball that has passed through the passage I is configured to reach a entrance 41 (described later) of the sorting device 40. The shape of the passage I is predetermined by a member such as resin.

  As shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left of the center accessory Y5, there are a normal ball entrance portion 26 having a normal ball entrance 26a, a normal ball entrance portion 27 having a normal ball entrance 27a, and a normal ball entrance 28a. The normal entrance part 28 is located. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal sensor (not shown) that can detect that a game ball has entered the normal ball entrances 26a to 28a. When a normal sensor detects a game ball that has entered the normal ball entrances 26a to 28a, it is possible to establish a predetermined condition for paying out game balls as award balls. The number of prize balls that are paid out when entering the normal entrance 26a to 28a may be the same as or more than the number of prize balls delivered when entering the normal entrance 16a. It may be less or more than the same number. In this embodiment, 10 balls are paid out. A game nail K is planted above the normal entrances 26a to 28a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first starting entrance 14a, the second starting entrance 15a, the ordinary entrance 16a, and the ordinary entrances 26a to 28a are located at the most downstream position in the flow path of the game balls. The out-port 29 is positioned as a discharge port for discharging game balls that have not entered the first grand prize-winning port 18a and the second big-winning port 19a to the outside of the machine. Further, in the flow path where the second starting entrance 15a, the normal entrance 16a and the out entrance 29 are located, a guide member A for guiding the game ball to the out entrance 29 is located upstream from the out entrance 29. ing.

  The guide member A is in a block shape and has a substantially right triangle shape in front view. In the guide member A, a bottom surface A0 having a right triangle shape is attached to the game board YB. A first side surface A1, a second side surface A2, and a third side surface A3 are erected from the side periphery of the bottom surface A0. The first side surface A1 is parallel to the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 10, while the second side surface A2 forms a slope. The third side surface A3 is parallel to the left-right direction in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The second side surface A2 of the guide member A is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the second side surface A2 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball cannot pass through. is there. As a result, the game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a, the normal entrance 16a, the first major prize opening 18a, or the second major prize opening 19a roll on the third side face A3. The outlet 29 can be reached.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 6, a sorting apparatus 40 having a entrance 41 into which a game ball can enter is always located on the right side of the center accessory Y5. A game ball that has passed through the passage T located above the center accessory Y5 and the passage I communicating with the passage T enters the entrance 41. In addition, the sorting device 40 has a flow-down passage 42 through which the game ball that has entered the ball-entry port 41 flows down. The entrance 41 is formed at the tip of a pair of opposing sorting pieces 40a. A downflow passage 42 is a space located between a pair of opposing sorting pieces 40 a and downstream of the entrance 41. The flow-down passage 42 is branched into a plurality of passages (three in the embodiment, a first passage 42a, a second passage 42b, and a third passage 42c).

  In the sorting device 40, a plurality (two in the embodiment) of sorting members are arranged downstream of the sorting piece 40 a and at a branch portion of the flow-down passage 42. More specifically, the first distribution member 50 is disposed immediately below the entrance 41, and the second distribution member 60 is disposed slightly lower left than the first distribution member 50. Further, the distribution piece 43 and the distribution piece 44 are located at a branching portion of the flow-down passage 42 and below the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60.

  The sorting piece 43 has a rectangular flat plate shape. The allocating piece 43 is located below the second allocating member 60 and is disposed so that the flat plate surface thereof is parallel to the vertical direction of the pachinko gaming machine 10. On the other hand, the sorting piece 44 has an inverted V shape in plan view and is located below the first sorting member 50.

  The flow-down passage 42 is branched into a first passage 42a, a second passage 42b, and a third passage 42c by the first distribution member 50, the second distribution member, the distribution piece 43, and the distribution piece 44. Specifically, the flow-down passage 42 is branched to the first passage 42 a by the sorting piece 40 a, the second sorting member 60, and the sorting piece 43. Further, the flow-down passage 42 is branched into the second passage 42 b by the sorting piece 40 a, the first sorting member 50, the second sorting member 60, the sorting piece 43 and the sorting piece 44. Further, the flow-down passage 42 is branched into the third passage 42 c by the sorting piece 40 a, the first sorting member 50, and the sorting piece 44. In addition, the sorting apparatus 40 is a resin that covers the entrance 41, the sorting piece 40a, the first sorting member 50, the second sorting member 60, the sorting piece 43, and the sorting piece 44 from the front surface of the game board YB. A blindfold plate 40b is made. The blindfold plate 40b is permeable, and the player can view the first passage 42a, the second passage 42b, and the third passage 42c formed in the sorting device 40 from the front.

Hereinafter, the structure of the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60 is demonstrated in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the first distribution member 50 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 45 fixed so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the distribution device 40. The first distribution member 50 includes a semicircular disk-shaped substrate 46 and three ball receiving pieces 47, 48, and 49 that protrude forward from the center of the substrate 46 and extend in the radial direction. The first distributing member 50 is formed with a ball receiving portion 46a capable of receiving a game ball by the ball receiving pieces 47, 48, and receiving the game ball by the substrate 46 and the ball receiving pieces 48, 49. A possible ball receiver 46b is defined. In addition, the first sorting member 50 is formed with a ball receiving portion 46 c that can receive a game ball by the substrate 46 and the ball receiving pieces 47 and 49.

  Similarly, the second distribution member 60 is pivotally supported on a rotation shaft 65 fixed so as to extend in the front-rear direction of the distribution device 40. The second distribution member 60 includes a semicircular disk-shaped substrate 66 and three ball receiving pieces 67, 68, 69 that protrude forward from the center of the substrate 66 and extend in the radial direction. The second distributing member 60 is formed with a ball receiving portion 66a capable of receiving a game ball by the substrate 66 and the ball receiving pieces 67, 68, and also receiving the game ball by the ball receiving pieces 68, 69. A possible ball receiver 66b is defined. The second distribution member 60 has a ball receiving portion 66c that can receive a game ball by a substrate 66 and ball receiving pieces 67 and 69.

  The ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 is longer than the ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50. The rotation range of the ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50 and the rotation range of the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 overlap.

  The first sorting member 50 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the first posture shown in FIG. 4A by the ball receiving portion 46b, and rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball (see FIG. In the middle, the direction of “Z1”), and the game ball is guided downstream. Further, the first distribution member 50 is held in a posture so that it can take the second posture shown in FIG. 4 (b) after guiding the game ball downstream from the first posture shown in FIG. 4 (a). . The first distribution member 50 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the second posture shown in FIG. 4B by the ball receiving portion 46a and counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball. It rotates around (in the figure, the direction of “Z2”) to guide the game ball downstream. Then, after the first distribution member 50 guides the game ball downstream from the second posture shown in FIG. 4B, the posture is held so that the first posture shown in FIG. 4A can be taken. . Note that the rotation amount of the first distribution member 50 is restricted so as to rotate within a range of a predetermined angle around the rotation shaft 45.

  Similarly, the second sorting member 60 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the first posture shown in FIG. 4C by the ball receiving portion 66b, and uses the weight of the game ball to play a watch. It rotates around (in the direction of the sign “Z1” in the figure) to guide the game ball downstream. Further, the second distribution member 60 is held in a posture so that it can take the second posture shown in FIG. 4D after guiding the game ball downstream from the first posture shown in FIG. 4C. . The second sorting member 60 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 41 in the second posture shown in FIG. 4D by the ball receiving portion 66a and counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball. It rotates around (in the figure, the direction of “Z2”) to guide the game ball downstream. Then, after the second distribution member 60 guides the game ball downstream from the second posture shown in FIG. 4D, the posture is held so that the first posture shown in FIG. 4C can be taken. . Note that the rotation amount of the second distribution member 60 is regulated so as to rotate within a predetermined angle range about the rotation shaft 65.

The game balls are distributed to one of the first passage 42a, the second passage 42b, and the third passage 42c by the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60.
As shown in FIG. 2, the first grand prize winning port 18a and the second big prize winning port 19a are located downstream of the first passage 42a, and a passage formed by planting the game nail K is first. It is defined toward the big prize opening 18a and the second big prize opening 19a. By this passage, the first grand prize winning port 18a and the second big prize winning port 19a are located on the same flow path. Hereinafter, this passage is referred to as a first downflow path L1.

  Further, downstream of the second passage 42b, the first grand prize winning port 18a, the second big prize winning port 19a, and the operation gate 25 are located, and a passage formed by planting the game nail K is a first one. It is defined toward the big prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the operation gate 25. Due to this passage, the first big prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the operation gate 25 are positioned on the same flow path. Hereinafter, this passage is referred to as a second downstream path L2. In the embodiment, the first downstream path L1 and the second downstream path L2 correspond to special routes.

  In addition, the second starting entrance 15a is located downstream of the third passage 42c, and a passage formed by planting the game nail K is defined toward the second starting entrance 15a. ing. Hereinafter, this passage is referred to as a third downstream path L3. In the embodiment, the third downstream path L3 corresponds to a normal route.

  With the arrangement as described above, when a game ball is fired to the right of the game area YBa (so-called right-handed), the first downflow path L1 is a game ball at the first grand prize winning port 18a or the second big prize winning port 19a. It becomes a passage that leads. On the other hand, when the player strikes right, the second flow-down path L2 serves as a path for guiding the game ball to the first grand prize winning port 18a or the second big prize winning port 19a, and also serves as a path for guiding the game ball to the operating gate 25. Further, the third flow down path L3 is a path for guiding the game ball to the second starting entrance 15a when the player makes a right turn.

  Incidentally, the third flow path L3 is defined as the first flow path L1 by the game nail K, the first guide member 17a, and the restriction member 17d. Similarly, the third flow path L3 is defined as the second flow path L2 by the game nail K, the first guide member 17a, and the restriction member 17d. Thereby, the game ball that has flowed down the first flow path L1 or the second flow path L2 does not flow into the third flow path L3, and similarly, the game ball that has flowed down the third flow path L3 is the first flow path L1. Or, it does not flow into the second flow down path L2.

  On the other hand, the second downstream path L2 is defined as the first downstream path L1 by the game nail K in the upstream portion thereof, but is not defined as the first downstream path L1 in the downstream side ( That is, they merge). More specifically, in the first flow down path L1, a game nail K that comes into contact with a game ball that has flowed down the first flow down path L1 is not disposed above the operation gate 25 (in the first flow down path L1). The width in the left-right direction is not narrowed, and the game nail K is not disposed in the first flow down path L1 above the operation gate 25). Therefore, the game ball flowing down the first flow path L1 does not come into contact with the game nail K disposed above the operation gate 25, so the flow direction changes and flows into the second flow path L2. It is almost impossible. In other words, the game balls that have flowed down the first flow path L1 flow into the second flow path L2 and hardly pass through the operation gate 25, but are joined downstream from the operation gate 25.

  On the other hand, in the second flow down path L2, a game nail K that contacts a game ball flowing down the second flow down path L2 is disposed above the operation gate 25. That is, the game nail K is arrange | positioned so that the 2nd downward flow path L2 may bend. That is, the game nail K is disposed within the width in the left-right direction upstream of the second flow path L2, and when the game ball flows downward, the game nail K may come into contact with the game nail K and the flow direction may change. It has come to be. Further, in the second flow down path L2, the distance between the game nails K arranged at the upper part of the operation gate 25 is a distance through which the game ball can pass (longer than the diameter of the game ball). ). For this reason, in the upper part of the operation gate 25, the game ball that has flowed down the second flow down path L2 may collide with the game nail K and flow into the first flow down path L1 without passing through the operation gate 25.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improving function is a function of giving an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance rate per unit time to a specific entrance (second start entrance 15a in the embodiment). For example, the method for improving the entrance rate to a specific entrance is to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, compared to a state in which the entrance rate improvement state is not given (non-entrance rate improvement state). It may be a method. Also, a method may be used in which the winning probability of the normal symbol winning lottery is higher than the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 15b based on winning the normal symbol winning lottery may be longer than the non-entry rate improvement state. . Also, a method of shortening the variation time of the special symbol variation game, particularly the variation time of the special symbol variation game in which the display result is confirmed and stopped as compared with the non-entrance rate improvement state may be used. Moreover, you may combine these methods arbitrarily. In the present embodiment, the entrance rate improvement state is given from when a predetermined start condition is satisfied until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In addition, the starting condition of the entrance rate improvement state is when the big hit game is given. In addition, the end condition of the entrance rate improvement state is when a new jackpot game is awarded after the jackpot game ends, or when a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game and the game ends. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed first. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 18a or the second big winning prize opening 19a is opened is performed a plurality of times up to a predetermined prescribed number of rounds. Which of the first big prize opening 18a and the second big prize opening 19a is opened is specified by the type of the big hit game. The specified number of rounds is also specified by the type of jackpot game. During one round game, the first grand prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is opened until the upper limit number of game balls enter or until a predetermined time elapses. . In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first grand prize winning door 18b (or the second grand prize winning door 19b) opens the first major prize winning opening 18a (or the second major prize winning opening 19a) during the round game, When the upper limit number of game balls is detected by the count sensor CS1 (or the count sensor CS2), it can be said that the first big prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a) is closed.

  In the present embodiment, when a winning lottery (big hit determination) is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. And, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when winning the winning lottery (big hit determination) It has become.

Based on FIG. 8, the specifications of the so-called pachinko gaming machine 10 such as the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In FIG. 8A, in the column of “first start entrance 14a”, when a game ball enters the first start entrance 14a (when the first start sensor SE1 detects the game ball). The number of payout prize balls is shown, and in the column of “second start entrance 15a”, when a game ball enters the second start entrance 15a (when the second start sensor SE2 detects a game ball). Indicates the number of prize balls to be paid out. Further, the “ordinary entrance 16a” column indicates the number of payout prize balls when a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a (when the normal sensor SE3 detects a game ball). Further, the column of “first grand prize opening 18a” indicates the number of payout prize balls when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a (when the count sensor CS1 detects a game ball). The column “2 major winning holes 19a” indicates the number of paid-out winning balls when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 19a (when the count sensor CS2 detects a game ball). Further, in the column of “normal entrance 26a to 28a”, the number of payout prize balls when a game ball enters the normal entrance 26a to the normal entrance 28a is shown.

  FIG. 8B shows the contents of the jackpot game that is awarded when the jackpot is made in the first special symbol variation game. FIG. 8C shows the contents of the jackpot game that is awarded when a big hit is made in the second special symbol variation game. In FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C, the “big hit symbol” column shows the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of big hit game). The “ratio” indicates the ratio of each jackpot game (bonus symbol) awarded when a jackpot is made in the special symbol variation game. “Number of rounds” indicates the prescribed number of rounds in one big hit game. “Upper limit number of entering balls” indicates the upper limit number of entering balls in one round game.

  “OP time” indicates the opening time, and “ED time” indicates the ending time. When the opening time is 0 second, the opening effect is not executed. “Opening time” indicates the opening time of the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a in one round game. Although not shown, a predetermined interval time is set after the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is closed in the game in each round. In the case of the jackpot symbol “Zb”, after the second grand prize opening 19a is opened for 25 seconds in rounds 1 to 13, the second big prize opening 19a is 0.04 in rounds 14 to 16. It shows that the second is released. “Type of big prize opening” indicates the type of big prize opening to be opened. “Granting of the entrance rate improvement state” indicates how long the entrance rate improvement state given after the end of the big hit game is given. “Next time” indicates that the game is granted until the next jackpot game is granted. In addition, “100 times” indicates that the game is given until the number of times of the variable game is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including a main board 30 and a sub board 31 as game components.
The main board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c. Further, a first start sensor SE1, a second start sensor SE2, a normal sensor SE3, a gate sensor SE4, a count sensor CS1, and a count sensor CS2 are connected to the main board 30. Further, the first special symbol display device 11, the second special symbol display device 12, the first hold display device 22, the second hold display device 23, and the normal symbol display device 24 are connected to the main board 30. Further, actuators AC <b> 1 to AC <b> 3 are connected to the main board 30.

  The main control CPU 30a performs input processing based on game ball detection signals from the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the normal sensor SE3, the gate sensor SE4, the count sensor CS1, and the count sensor CS2.

  The main control CPU 30a performs a process of storing the hold of the first special symbol variation game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a winning lottery in the input process when the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input. . In the input process when the detection signal from the second start sensor SE2 is input, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of storing a hold of the second special symbol variation game and a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a winning lottery. . Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a variation start process for starting the first special symbol variation game or the second special symbol variation game based on the hold stored in the input process. When both the second special symbol variation game and the first special symbol variation game are held, the main control CPU 30a preferentially executes the second special symbol variation game over the first special symbol variation game.

  When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the big hit game of the type specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol variation game, and controls the sub-board 31 (production control CPU 31a). A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command for instructing that the opening time has started to the sub-board 31. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of a round game to the sub-board 31 at the start of each round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a opens or closes the first grand prize door 18b or the second grand prize door 19b for each round game, so that the actuator AC2 or the second grand prize is opened. The actuator AC3 of the door 19b is controlled. That is, the main control CPU 30a waits until the upper limit number of game balls wins or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses. The winning opening 19a is opened.

  The main control CPU 30a, when closing the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a, keeps the closure until a predetermined interval time has passed for each round game. End the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing that the ending time has started to the sub-board 31. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give the improved entrance rate based on the type of special symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes the big hit symbol (that is, the type of big hit game) To do. The main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is applied to the main operation flag when the entrance rate improvement state is applied. Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies the number of times of giving the entrance rate improvement state, and sets the value in the main operation number flag. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next time, a value indicating that is set in the main operation number flag.

  When the main operation number flag is set to “100 times”, the main operation number flag is decremented by “1” every time the special symbol variation game is executed and becomes “0”. The value of the main operation flag is reset. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a receives a predetermined number of prize balls in an input process when detection signals from the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the normal sensor SE3, the count sensor CS1, and the count sensor CS2 are input. Process to pay out. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a causes the game ball to be paid out when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the normal sensor SE3, the count sensor CS1, and the count sensor CS2. It becomes the payout control means to control to.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a performs a process of acquiring various random numbers used for a normal symbol winning lottery in an input process when a detection signal from the gate sensor SE4 is input. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal symbol variation start process for starting a normal symbol variation game based on various random numbers acquired in the input process.

  When the normal symbol variation game is a normal hit, control related to the normal hit game is executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the opening / closing blade when the normal symbol variation game is terminated and displayed when the normal symbol variation game is terminated and the normal symbol variation game is terminated. The actuator AC1 is controlled so that 15b is opened once and the open state is maintained until 0.2 seconds have elapsed since the opening. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blade when the normal symbol variation game is stopped and displayed when the normal symbol variation game is finished and the normal symbol variation game is terminated. The actuator AC1 is controlled so that 15b is opened once and the open state is maintained until 3 seconds have elapsed since the opening.

Next, the sub-board 31 will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub-board 31 is provided with an effect control CPU 31a. An effect control ROM 31b and an effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, in the effect control RAM 31c, a secondary operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given is stored. The effect control CPU 31a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the effect control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the sub-board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  For example, when starting the special symbol variation game, the main control CPU 30a instructs the start of the special symbol variation game in addition to the control of the display contents of the first special symbol display device 11 and the second special symbol display device 12. Information is transmitted to the CPU 31a for effect control. Receiving the information, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 so that the effect display device 13 can play the decorative symbol variation game.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol (special symbol), the effect control CPU 31a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol. Then, when the opening command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes the opening effect based on the type of jackpot game. When the opening time is “0 seconds”, the opening effect is not executed. In addition, when the round command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes a round effect based on the type of jackpot game. In addition, when the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a executes the ending effect based on the type of the big hit game.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is designated as the final stop symbol (special symbol), the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the improved entrance rate is given based on the type of jackpot game specified based on the jackpot symbol. , And the number of times of granting when given. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, the CPU 31a for effect control sets a value indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is assigned to the auxiliary operation flag. When the entrance rate improvement state is given, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of operations according to the type of the big hit game as the value of the sub operation number flag. In addition, when the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next time, a value indicating that fact is set in the sub-operation count flag.

  When “100 times” is set in the sub-operation number flag, the effect control CPU 31a subtracts 1 from the value of the sub-operation number flag every time the decorative symbol variation game is executed. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag becomes “0”, the value indicating that the increased entry rate state is given from the secondary action flag is deleted.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the game ball flowing down through the first flow down path L1 to the third flow down path L3 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the game balls distributed to the first passage 42a are referred to as “first ball”, and the game balls distributed to the second passage 42b are referred to as “second ball”. The game balls distributed to the third passage 42c are referred to as “third ball”. When a game ball is distributed to the first passage 42a and then distributed again to the first passage 42a, the game ball is designated as “first ball”. The same applies to “second ball” and “third ball”.

First, the flow of distributing the game balls B to the first passage 42a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6A, when the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 are in the second posture (FIGS. 4B and 4D), the first game When the ball B enters the entrance 41, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 46a of the first sorting member 50. The ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50 overlaps below the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60. Due to this overlap, the clockwise rotation of the first distribution member 50 is restricted. Then, when the game ball B rolls the ball receiving piece 68 of the second distribution member 60 and reaches the ball receiving piece 67, the second distribution member 60 rotates counterclockwise by the weight of the game ball B. The second distribution member 60 is switched from the second posture to the first posture. Thereafter, the game balls B are distributed to the first passage 42a and guided to the first flow down path L1.

  As described above, the first downflow path L1 is a path that guides the game ball to the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a during the big hit game. For this reason, during the big hit game, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the first passage 42a (the first downflow path L1), and the game ball is sent to the first grand prize opening 18a or When the player enters the second big prize opening 19a, the prize ball is paid out.

Next, a flow of distributing the game balls B to the second passage 42b will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6B, when the game balls B are distributed to the first passage 42a, the first distribution member 50 is in the second posture (FIG. 4B) and the second distribution is performed. When the second game ball B enters the entrance 41 while the member 60 is in the first posture (FIG. 4C), the game ball B is received by the first sorting member 50. It is received by the part 46a. Since the first distribution member 50 rotates counterclockwise due to the weight of the game ball B, the first distribution member 50 is switched from the second position to the first position. Thereafter, the game ball B is received by the ball receiving portion 66b of the second distribution member 60, the second distribution member 60 is rotated clockwise by the weight of the game ball B, and the second distribution member 60 is The posture is switched from the first posture to the second posture. Thereafter, the game balls B are distributed to the second passage 42b and guided to the second flow path L2.

  As described above, the second downward flow path L2 is a passage that leads the game ball to the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a during the big hit game, and when the player makes a right hit, A passage that leads the ball. For this reason, during the big hit game, the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the second passage 42b (second flow down path L2). When the player enters the second big prize opening 19a, the prize ball is paid out. Further, when the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting apparatus 40 and is distributed to the second passage 42b (second flow down path L2), the game ball passes through the operation gate 25, and the normal symbol variation game. The starting condition can be satisfied.

Next, the flow of distributing the game balls B to the third passage 42c will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6C, when the game balls B are distributed to the second passage 42b, the first distribution member 50 is in the first posture (FIG. 4A) and the second distribution is performed. When the member 60 is in the second posture (FIG. 4D), when the third game ball B enters the entrance 41, the game ball B is received by the first sorting member 50. It is received by the part 46b. Since the first distribution member 50 rotates clockwise by the weight of the game ball B, the first distribution member 50 is switched from the first position to the second position. At this time, the second distribution member 60 does not rotate and maintains the second posture. Then, by the rotation of the first distribution member 50, the ball receiving piece 47 of the first distribution member 50 is positioned below the ball reception piece 68 of the second distribution member 60, and thus the first distribution member 50. And the 2nd distribution member 60 takes the same attitude | position as the time of accepting the first game ball B. Then, the game balls B are distributed to the third passage 42c and guided to the third flow path L3.

  As described above, the third downward flow path L3 is a path that guides the game ball to the second starting entrance 15a when the player makes a right turn. For this reason, when the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 and is distributed to the third passage 42c (third flow path L3), the game ball enters the second start entrance 15a. The prize ball is paid out, and the start condition of the second special symbol variation game can be established.

  As described above, the distribution device 40 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the first passage 42a, and then distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the second passage 42b. Subsequently, the allocating device 40 distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 next to the third passage 42c, and then distributes the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 to the first passage 42a. . Thereafter, the distribution device 40 repeats this distribution operation (unit distribution operation). That is, the game balls that have entered the entrance 41 are periodically distributed to each of the flow paths L1 to L3, so that the game balls are distributed to the flow paths L1 to L3 with reproducibility, It is possible to stabilize the distribution ratio (1/3 in the embodiment) of the game balls to the respective downflow paths L1 to L3. Therefore, the sorting device 40 distributes the game balls that have entered the game one by one to the two special routes (the first downstream route L1 and the second downstream route L2), and then 1 to the normal route (the third downstream route L3). It can be said that the unit distribution operation for distributing the game balls is repeatedly performed. In addition, it can be said that the sorting device 40 repeatedly performs a unit sorting operation in which the game balls are distributed to the special routes after the game balls are distributed to the special routes. Moreover, it can be said that the distribution apparatus 40 is comprised by the some mechanical distribution member (the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60).

Next, the flow until the game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a enters the normal entrance 16a will be described together with its operation.
The game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a refer to game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a among the game balls that have flowed down the third flow path L3. In other words, the second start entrance ball does not coincide with the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b despite the possibility of entering the second start entrance port 15a due to being guided to the third flow path L3. It is a game ball that has flowed down below the portion 15 and has not entered the second starting entrance 15a. However, game balls that have already entered the normal entrance 16a and the out entrance 29 do not correspond to the game balls, but only game balls that have a possibility of entering the normal entrance 16a.

  As described above, since the third flow path L3 toward the second starting entrance 15a is formed, the sorting device 40 that can distribute the game balls to the third flow path L3 at a ratio of 1 to 3 balls. According to the above, a chance that a game ball can enter the second start entrance 15a periodically arrives. However, the start condition of the second special symbol variation game is not satisfied because the game ball cannot enter the second starting entrance 15a at the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b, and the second special symbol variation is not satisfied. The game may stagnate.

  In addition, during the big hit game, since the state of improving the entrance rate is not given, as a result, the time during which the second start entrance 15a is in the open state is very short. Accordingly, during the big hit game, the game balls distributed to the third flow path L3 hardly enter the second start entrance 15a.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the game ball B that did not enter the second start entrance 15a and flowed to the left of the second start entrance 15a then flows downward. At this time, since the restricting member 17d is disposed at a position separated to the left by a length that allows the game ball to pass from the tip of the open / close blade 15b that takes the closed state, the restricting member 17d And does not flow into the second flow down path L2.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, game nails K are implanted between the regulating member 17d and the first guide member 17a at intervals shorter than the diameter of the game ball B. Therefore, the game ball B contacts the game nail K and is guided to the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a or the second guide member 17b without flowing into the second flow down path L2.

  In addition, the game ball B that has flown to the right of the second start entrance 15a without entering the second start entrance 15a then flows downward. At this time, the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the third side surface S3 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball. . Thereby, the game ball B abuts on the corner decoration member R5 and does not flow down between the corner decoration member R5 and the second guide member 17b.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the game ball B rolling on the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a or the second guide member 17b is then guided to the guide portion 17c. In the 1st guide member 17a and the 2nd guide member 17b, 4th side surface S4 is arrange | positioned so that it may face inward mutually, and it makes | forms a downward gradient. Due to such a structure, it is guided to the third flow down path L3, but it does not enter the second starting entrance 15a at the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b, so that it is lower than the second starting entrance 15 All of the game balls that have flowed down to roll on the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b.

  Further, the guiding portion 17c is located immediately above the normal entrance 16a. Furthermore, since the game nail K is not planted between the guide portion 17c and the normal entrance 16a, the game ball B rolling on the fourth side surface S4 enters the normal entrance 16a with a high probability. To do. That is, once the game ball is guided to the third flow path L3, the game ball does not flow to the other flow paths, and enters the second start entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a. There is a high possibility of doing. Note that the probability of entering the normal entrance 16a is higher than that of the first start entrance 14a and the normal entrances 26a to 28a.

  Incidentally, game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a and the regular entrance 16a, and game balls that have not entered the first entrance 18a and the second entrance 19a are guided members. A third side surface A3 of A is rolled and guided to the out port 29.

  In the present embodiment, each member (regulating member 17d, game nail K, first guiding member 17a, second guiding member) disposed in the flow path from the tip of the opening / closing blade 15b that takes the closed state to the normal entrance 16a. 17b and the corner decoration member R5) constitute a guide passage YT that guides a game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a to the normal entrance 16a. In addition, it is the 4th side surface S4 of the 1st guide member 17a and the 2nd guide member 17b that guides the game ball directly to the normal entrance 16a in the guide path YT. For this reason, the fourth side surface S4 of the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b corresponds to the guide surface.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting member 17d is a member that constitutes the guide passage YT, and the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a flows into a flow-down path other than the third flow-down path L3. It also functions as a regulating member that regulates this. Similarly, the space between the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b and the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5 is shorter than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball cannot pass therethrough. Thereby, the corner decoration member R5 is a member that constitutes the guide passage YT, and restricts the game balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a from flowing into the flow-down path other than the third flow-down path L3. It also functions as a regulating member.

  Further, in this embodiment, the flow path from the downstream of the normal entrance 16a to the out entrance 29 having the guide member A guides the game ball that has not entered the normal entrance 16a to the out entrance 29. It corresponds to the second guide passage.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 adopts a configuration in which a game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a is guided to the guide passage YT and actively enters the normal entrance 16a. ing. The guide passage YT is a member (regulating member 17d, game nail K, first guide member 17a, second guide member) disposed in the flow-down path from the tip of the open / close blade 15b to the normal entrance 16a. 17b and corner decoration member R5). The first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin and have a fourth side surface S4 as a guide surface. Since the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin and have a guide surface, it is difficult to adjust the bending condition, the bending direction, and the like as in the game nail K. As the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are not easily deformed, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a located below the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is also difficult to change. Therefore, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized. In the present embodiment, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are made of resin and have a guide surface, so that the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are difficult to adjust. Is producing.

  By the way, when the game nail K is planted around the normal entrance 16a, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, or the planting width of the game nail K is made longer than the diameter of the game ball. Since the game ball comes into contact with the game nail K and the flow direction of the game ball can change, the entrance rate to the desired entrance is not stable. In such a pachinko gaming machine, even if a game ball enters a desired entrance, the incoming ball is an incidental ball and is different from the guidance mode adopted by the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the number of winning balls based on entering the second starting entrance 15a and the number of winning balls based on entering the normal entrance 16a are the same. Furthermore, the number of prize balls is the same as the total number of downflow paths (the number of distributions, three in the embodiment) targeted by the distribution device 40. That is, the number of winning balls based on the entrance to the second starting entrance 15a and the number of winning balls based on the entrance to the normal entrance 16a are determined by the first flow path L1 in one unit distribution operation. The number of game balls distributed to the second flow path L2 is larger than the specified number (two). As a result, if a game ball enters the normal entrance 16a, it is possible to obtain the same number of award balls as would have been obtained if it entered the second start entrance 15a. it can. In addition, if a game ball has entered the normal entrance 16a, it is possible to collect three game balls that have entered the sorting device 40 before entering the normal entrance 16a. , Substantial holding ball does not decrease. That is, since the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized, the entrance rate to the second start entrance 15a that depends on the opening timing of the second start entrance 15a in calculating the base value. Need not be considered, and since the distribution ratio to the third flow path L3 is also constant, the base value is stabilized. The base value is the rate at which the game is played except for the big hit game. For example, when 100 game balls are fired and 20 prize balls are paid out, the base value is 20%.

  Also, when a right-handed game is made and a game ball enters the distribution device 40 during the big hit game, two out of the number of distributions (three) necessary for the unit distribution operation are the first large winning opening 18a. And the first down flow path L1 and the second down flow path L2 in which the second big winning opening 19a is arranged. Then, during the big hit game, the game balls distributed to the first downflow path L1 and the second downflow path L2 enter the first big winning opening 18a or the second big winning opening 19a with a high probability. It is supposed to be.

  On the other hand, when a right-handed game is made and a game ball enters the distribution device 40 during the big hit game, one of the distribution numbers (three) necessary for the unit distribution operation is the first big prize opening. 18a and the second grand prize winning port 19a are distributed to the third flow down path L3 where no arrangement is made. For this reason, during a big hit game, when a right hand is hit and a game ball enters the distribution device 40, one of the distribution numbers (three) required for the unit distribution operation is the first big prize opening. It is not possible to enter the ball 18a and the second big prize opening 19a. However, the normal entrance 16a is arranged on the third flow path L3, and even if the big hit game is being played (even if the entrance rate improvement state is not given), the game ball is normally used with a high probability. It is possible to enter the entrance 16a. For this reason, even if one game ball is forcibly distributed to the third flow down path L3 by the distribution device 40 during the big hit game, the ball enters the normal entrance 16a with a high probability. 3 game balls are paid out. Therefore, during the big hit game, the player can efficiently acquire game balls and increase the number of game balls.

  During the big hit game, the game balls are distributed to the first flow down path L1 and the second flow down path L2 when the first big winning opening 18a or the second big winning opening 19a is not open (in the closing timing). If it is, it is not possible to enter the first grand prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a. For this reason, it is originally desirable for the player to launch a game ball aiming at the timing when the first grand prize winning opening 18a or the second big winning prize opening 19a is in an open state. However, in the present embodiment, one of the number of distributions (three) necessary for the unit distribution operation is distributed to the third flow path L3 in which the normal entrance 16a is not arranged, and the normal entrance When a game ball enters the mouth 16a, the number of game balls corresponding to the number of distributions required for the unit distribution operation (three) is paid out. Accordingly, during the big hit game, when the first grand prize winning opening 18a or the second big winning prize opening 19a is not in the open state, even if it is fired, it will enter the normal entry hole 16a with a high probability, The game balls corresponding to are paid out, and it is difficult to reduce the game balls. In other words, during the big hit game, even if the game ball is launched aiming at the timing when the first grand prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is opened, it is difficult for the player to lose, and it is not necessary to stop the firing. . Accordingly, during the big hit game, it is only necessary to continuously make a right strike, and the game can be easily performed.

  In addition, even if the game balls are distributed to the first flow down path L1 and the second flow down path L2 when the first big winning opening 18a or the second big winning opening 19a is open during the big hit game, the game Depending on the direction of the ball flow and the state of the game nail K, it may not be possible to enter the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a. Even in this case, one of the number of distributions (three) necessary for the unit distribution operation is almost reduced because the game balls enter the normal entrance 16a with high probability. There is no. Accordingly, even if the game balls are continuously fired during the big hit game, the possibility that the game balls are reduced is low, and the interest of the player can be improved. Therefore, the player keeps firing the game ball continuously during the big hit game, so that the player has the number of winning balls based on the number of the winning balls based on the first winning hole 18a or the second winning hole 19a. The sphere can be increased (net increase).

  In the present embodiment, the total number of paid-out game balls (number of prize balls) during the big hit game is displayed. More specifically, in the effect display device 13, during the big hit game, the total number of game balls paid out based on the entrance to the first grand prize winning port 18a, the second big prize winning port 19a, and the normal ball winning hole 16a is displayed. Is displayed. Thereby, the player can confirm the number of game balls paid out during the big hit game. In addition, during the big hit game, the number of winning balls based on the entrance to the normal entrance 16a is also added, so that the number of winning balls can be shown more.

  Next, the number of game balls that can be entered in the first grand prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a, hereinafter the same) during one round game will be described. As described above, during one round game, when the count sensor CS1 (count sensor CS2 in the case of the second big prize opening 19a, the same applies hereinafter) detects the upper limit number of game balls, the first big prize is won. The door 18b (in the case of the second big prize opening 19a, the second big prize door 19b, the same applies hereinafter) is controlled to be closed. However, the count sensor CS1 is disposed in the back of the first grand prize winning port 18a, and a time difference (error) occurs from when a game ball enters the first major prize winning port 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1. . For this reason, even if the upper limit number of game balls enter the first big prize opening 18a, the first big prize opening 18a remains open until the game ball is detected by the count sensor CS1, During that time, there is a possibility that more game balls will enter than the upper limit number of balls (so-called over-winning possibility). Even if more game balls have entered than the upper limit number of balls entered, the winning ball is paid as usual if detected by the count sensor CS1. In addition, when the time during which it is not possible to enter the upper limit number of game balls is the opening time of the first grand prize winning opening 18a (for example, 0.04 seconds), Of course, many game balls cannot be entered.

Hereinafter, a configuration for enabling over winning will be described.
In the present embodiment, the sorting device 40 is configured to distribute the game balls to the first flow path L1 and then distribute the game balls to the second flow path L2. Accordingly, when the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 are detected by the count sensor CS1, and it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls have been detected, the distribution of the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 Before the game ball is detected, it is sufficient that the next game ball distributed to the second flow path L2 enters the first grand prize winning port 18a.

  Therefore, when it is determined that the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 are detected and the upper limit number of game balls is detected, the over-winning conditions are as follows. That is, the time from when the game ball detected as the upper limit number of balls entered the first grand prize opening 18a until the next game ball enters (or reaches) the first big prize opening 18a is If it is shorter than the time from when a game ball enters the 1st prize winning opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1 (or the time until the first 1st prize winning opening 18a is closed), the upper limit number of entries It can be said that more game balls can be entered.

  In the present embodiment, the time (distance) from when a game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2 to when the game ball enters the first major winning opening 18a is the first downstream path L1. It is longer than the time (distance) from when the game balls are distributed until the game balls enter the first big prize opening 18a. That is, the second downstream path L2 that passes later is longer than the first downstream path L1 that passes first.

  In this case, after the game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1, the first time from when the game ball is distributed to the first major winning opening 18a and the game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 After the time difference between the second time until the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a and the game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1, until the next game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2. If the total time is shorter than the time from when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1, more game balls are entered than the upper limit number of balls entered. It can be said that. The timing at which the game balls are distributed to the first flow path L1 (or the second flow path L2) refers to the timing at which the game balls are discharged from the distribution device 40.

  In the present embodiment, the over winning condition can be satisfied when it is determined that the game balls distributed to the first flow down path L1 are detected and the upper limit number of game balls is detected. As described above, various components of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are determined. The various components of the pachinko gaming machine 10 include, for example, the configuration of the first flow down path L1 and the second flow down path L2, the arrangement of the first grand prize winning port 18a and the count sensor CS1, and the launch interval of the game balls. That is.

  Specifically, the time from when a game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1 to the time when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a (first time) and the game ball to the second flow path L2 Various components of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are arranged and configured so that the time difference between the time when the game ball is placed and the time when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a (second time) becomes a slight difference. Has been.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the present embodiment, a first time from when a game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1 until the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a, The time difference of the second time from when the game ball is distributed to the flow down path L2 to when the game ball enters the first major winning opening 18a is set to 0.2 seconds on average.

  In addition, after the game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1, the time until the next game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 is distributed to the first flow path L1 or the second flow path L2. Since the route (passage T, passage I, distribution device 40) until it is made is almost the same, it is almost equal to the time for firing one game ball. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, the game ball firing interval × 1 = 0.6 seconds.

  As a result, after the game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1, the game ball is distributed to the first downstream period L2 after the game ball has been distributed to the first major winning opening 18a. After the game balls are distributed to the first flow path L1 after the second time difference (0.2 seconds) until the game balls enter the first grand prize winning opening 18a, The total time (0.8 seconds) until the game balls are distributed (0.6 seconds) is the time from when the game balls enter the first big prize opening 18a until the count sensor CS1 detects the game balls. If it is shorter than that, the over-winning condition is established.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the time from when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1 is longer than 0.8 seconds (this In the embodiment, the count sensor CS <b> 1 is arranged on the passage for discharging the game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as 0.9 seconds). For this reason, when it is determined that the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 are detected, and the upper limit number of game balls is detected, the over winning condition can be established. .

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted, the 2nd big winning opening 19a and the count sensor CS2 are the same as that of the 1st big winning opening 18a and the count sensor CS1. Further, when the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 are detected, and it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected, the pachinko gaming machine is configured so that the over winning condition can be satisfied. Although 10 various structural members are arranged and configured, even if game balls are continuously fired, they are not necessarily entered. In other words, depending on how the game ball flowed down (such as a collision situation with the game nail K), it may enter (over winning) or may not enter (over winning).

  On the other hand, when the game balls distributed to the second flow down path L2 are detected by the count sensor CS1, and it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected, no over winning is generated (or extremely The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the possibility is low. Hereinafter, a configuration for preventing the occurrence of an overwinning will be described in detail when it is determined that the gaming balls distributed to the second flow path L2 are detected and the upper limit number of gaming balls has been detected.

  In the present embodiment, the sorting device 40 is configured to distribute the game balls to the second downstream path L2, then distribute the game balls to the third downstream path L3, and then distribute the game balls to the first downstream path L1. Has been. Therefore, when it is determined that the game balls distributed to the second flow down path L2 are detected by the count sensor CS1 due to detection of the game balls distributed to the second flow down path L2, the games distributed to the second flow down path L2 The game balls to be distributed to the first flow down path L1 next before the ball is detected (or before the first grand prize winning port 18a is closed) are configured not to enter the first major prize winning port 18a. It will be good if it is.

  That is, the time from when a game ball detected as the upper limit number of balls enters the first grand prize opening 18a until the next game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a is the first big prize opening. If it is longer than the time from when the game ball enters 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1 (or the first big winning opening 18a is closed), more game balls than the upper limit number of balls entered It can be said that it cannot be entered.

  In this case, the second flow path L2 through which the game ball passes first is longer than the first flow path L1 through which the game ball passes later. For this reason, after the game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2, after the game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2, the game ball is distributed from the time until the game ball is allocated to the first downstream path L1. A time difference between the second time until entering the first grand prize opening 18a and the first time after the game balls are assigned to the first downstream path L1 until the game balls enter the first big prize opening 18a. If the time calculated by subtracting is longer than the time from when the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1, more game balls than the maximum number of balls entered can be obtained. It can be said that there is no entry.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the gaming balls distributed to the second downstream path L2 are detected, and it is determined that the upper limit number of gaming balls has been detected, no over winning is generated (or extremely possible). Various constituent members of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are determined so that the property is low.

  This will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, the second time until the game balls distributed to the second downstream path L2 enter the first grand prize opening 18a and the game balls distributed to the first downstream path L1 are the first grand prize opening. As described above, the time difference of the first time until entering the ball 18a is 0.2 seconds on average.

  Then, after the game balls are distributed to the second flow path L2, it is necessary to fire two game balls until the game balls are distributed to the first flow path L1. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 9, after the game balls are distributed to the second flow path L2, two game balls are fired until the next time the game balls are distributed to the first flow path L1. Time (that is, game ball firing interval × 2 = 1.2 seconds).

  As a result, after the game balls are distributed to the second flow path L2, the game balls are distributed to the second flow path L2 from the time (1.2 seconds) until the game balls are distributed to the first flow path L1. Until the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a after the game ball is distributed to the second time until the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a and the first flow path L1. The time (1 second) calculated by subtracting the time difference (0.2 seconds) of the first time from the time the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1 If it is longer than that, no over winning will occur. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the time from when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1 is less than 1 second (in the present embodiment, approximately 0.0. 9 seconds), the count sensor CS1 is arranged on the passage for discharging the game ball to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted, the 2nd big winning opening 19a and the count sensor CS2 are the same as that of the 1st big winning opening 18a and the count sensor CS1. In addition, when the game balls distributed to the second downstream path L2 are detected, and it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected, each component is configured so that no over winning is generated. However, it does not necessarily enter the ball. That is, depending on how the game ball has flowed down (such as a collision situation with the game nail K), it may enter (over winning) or may not enter (over winning). However, the possibility of entering the ball is extremely low.

  By configuring as described above, in this embodiment, when the game balls are continuously entered into the sorting device 40, the game balls distributed to the first flow down path L1 are detected. If it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected, it can be said that the possibility of over winning is high. On the other hand, when the game balls are continuously entered into the sorting device 40, it is determined that the game balls of the upper limit number of balls have been detected by detecting the game balls distributed to the second downstream path L2. If so, it can be said that the possibility of over winning is low.

  During the round game, the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 and the second flow path L2 enter the first big winning opening 18a or the second big winning opening 19a with a high probability. It is supposed to be. Accordingly, the flow path (route) to which the upper limit number of game balls (the last game ball in the round game) is distributed is almost determined by the flow path (route) to which the game balls are distributed first. . That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of entering balls is 10, so when the first game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1 or the third flow path L3, the upper limit number of game balls (the last game ball) Sphere) is more likely to be distributed to the second downstream path L2. In this case, as described above, it corresponds to a case where it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected by detecting the game balls distributed to the second flow down path L2, so that an over winning prize is obtained. The possibility is low. In summary, in a round game, when the first game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1 or the third flow path L3, it can be said that the possibility of over winning is low.

  On the other hand, when the first game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2, the upper limit number of game balls (last game ball) is likely to be distributed to the first flow path L1. In this case, as described above, it corresponds to a case where it is determined that the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 are detected, and the upper limit number of game balls is detected. It is highly possible. In summary, in the round game, when the first game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2, it can be said that the possibility of over winning is high.

  And in this embodiment, when the big hit game starts, it is comprised so that the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the information regarding the distribution apparatus 40, etc. may be displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 13. FIG. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game (during the opening presentation), the right-handed instruction is given, and information relating to a desirable route as the route to which the first game ball is assigned in each round game is indicated as information relating to the sorting device 40 The notification effect to be executed is executed. Therefore, the effect display device 13 serves as a notification unit that notifies information related to the distribution mechanism. Further, it can be said that when the jackpot game is awarded, the effect display device 13 notifies information on a route desirable as a route to which the first game ball is distributed after the start of each round game. In the present embodiment, the preferred route as the route to which the first game ball is distributed in each round game is the second downstream route L2. Further, when the opening effect is not executed (when the opening time is short), the notification effect is not executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, a character image for instructing a right-hand shot and an arrow are displayed, and a character image for prompting the first game ball to pass through the second downstream path L2 and the second downstream path L2 A schematic diagram showing the distribution state of the distribution device 40 that distributes the game balls is displayed. That is, as a schematic diagram showing the distribution state of the distribution device 40, the distribution device 40 when the first distribution member 50 is in the second posture and the second distribution member 60 is in the first posture. A schematic diagram showing the distribution state (internal state) is displayed. At this time, an arrow Y10 is displayed on the schematic diagram so as to suggest the second passage 42b connected to the second flow-down route L2 as a passage through which the game ball is desirably passed.

  Then, the first game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2, and all the game balls distributed to the first downstream path L1 and the second downstream path L2 enter and are detected by the count sensor CS1 (or the count sensor CS2). In this case, in this embodiment, it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected by detecting the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1. That is, in the notification effect, the second downstream route L2 is instructed as a route where it is desirable for the first game ball to be distributed so that the possibility of over winning is increased.

  As described above, not all the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 and the second flow path L2 enter the first big prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a). Further, even when it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected by detecting the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1, it is not always the case that the player wins over. However, at the start of the round game, by making the game ball first distributed to the second downstream path L2, it is possible to increase the possibility that an over winning will occur rather than distributing the game ball to another route. Can do.

  Further, as described above, the distribution states (postures) of the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 constituting the distribution device 40 are configured to be directly visible from the front. For this reason, the player strikes out a game ball while comparing the schematic diagram showing the distribution state of the distribution device 40 displayed on the effect display device 13 with the distribution state of the actual distribution device 40, and distributes the game ball. It is necessary to adjust the distribution state of the distribution device 40. However, even if the game balls do not enter the first grand prize winning opening 18a and the second grand prize winning opening 19a, the game balls distributed to the third downstream path L3 enter the normal entrance 16a with high probability. Since the number of game balls corresponding to the number of distributions (three) can be expected to be paid out, even if the game balls are inserted into the distribution device 40 for adjustment, there is no significant loss to the player.

  In the present embodiment, after the special symbol variation game is a big hit (after the big win symbol is stopped and displayed), the time until the first big winning opening 18a or the second big winning opening 19a is opened is In principle, it is set to be longer than the time during which the number of game balls (number necessary for one unit sorting operation) can be discharged from the sorting device 40 from the start of the right hand strike. ing. That is, after the special symbol variation game is a big hit, the time until the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is in the open state is that the third game ball from the start of the right hit is It is set longer than the time until it is discharged from the sorting device 40. Thereby, when it becomes a big hit, even if the distribution state (attitude of the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60) of the distribution apparatus 40 is any state, it is game to the distribution apparatus 40 It is possible to secure a sufficient time for allowing the sphere to enter the desired distribution state.

  That is, in this embodiment, the opening time is set to 5 seconds or more, thereby securing a time (approximately 4 seconds) during which the allocated number of game balls can be discharged from the distribution device 40 from the start of the right-hand strike. doing. In addition, during round games, if a sufficient opening time is not set to enter the upper limit number of game balls (for example, when the opening time is 0.04 seconds), a special symbol is an exception. The time until the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is in an open state after the variable game is a big hit is an arbitrary time (in this embodiment, 0 second).

  In addition, since the total number of game balls acquired during the big hit game is displayed on the effect display device 13, the player confirms whether or not an over win has occurred by confirming the total number. You can also.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The allocating device 40 is configured to repeatedly perform a unit allocating operation that distributes the game balls to the respective routes (first flow path L1 to third flow path L3). For this reason, when the number of distributions required for performing the unit distribution operation (total number of routes, that is, 3) is entered into the distribution device 40, the game balls can be distributed for each route. it can. That is, when the number of game balls allocated to the distribution device 40 is entered, the game balls corresponding to the total number “2” of the first flow path L1 and the second flow path L2 (special route) are opened. The first grand prize winning port 18a or the second big prize winning port 19a (special game entrance) can be entered. That is, it is possible to stabilize the number of game balls that enter the first grand prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a.

  (2) In addition, the first grand prize door 18b (or the second major prize door 19b in the case of the second major prize opening 19a, the same applies hereinafter), during the round game, the upper limit number of game balls is counted by the count sensor CS1 ( Alternatively, the first big prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a, hereinafter the same) is opened until it is detected by the count sensor CS2). By the way, the count sensor CS1 (or the count sensor CS2 in the case of the second grand prize opening 19a, the same shall apply hereinafter) is disposed at the back of the first big prize opening 18a, and a game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a. There is a time difference (error) from when the ball is shot until it is detected by the count sensor CS1. For this reason, even if the upper limit number of game balls enter the first big prize opening 18a, the first big prize opening 18a remains open until the game ball is detected by the count sensor CS1, During that time, there is a possibility that more game balls will enter than the upper limit number of balls (so-called over-winning possibility).

  In the present embodiment, after the start of each round game, the game balls are first distributed to the second downstream path L2, so that the possibility of entering more game balls than the upper limit number of balls is increased. Various constituent members are configured. On the other hand, after the start of each round game, there is a possibility that more game balls may be entered than the upper limit of the number of balls entered by first distributing the game balls to the first flow path L1 or the third flow path L3. Various constituent members are configured to be low. Therefore, when the jackpot game is awarded, the effect display device 13 performs a notification effect of notifying information on the distribution device 40 after the start of each round game. The information on the sorting device 40 is information on a route that is desirable as a route to which the first game ball is distributed (that is, it is desirable that the game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2 first). Thereby, the player can increase the possibility of entering one more game ball than the upper limit of the number of balls entered in the round game by playing the game according to the information related to the sorting device 40.

  In addition, by notifying information about a desirable route as a route to which the first game ball is distributed, the player can be prompted for a route to which the game ball is initially distributed. Thereby, in each round game, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering one more game ball than the maximum number of balls entered, and the possibility of the same number of game balls entering in any round game. Can be increased. For this reason, if the types of jackpot games are the same, the number of game balls to be paid out in one jackpot game can be stabilized (approximately the same number), and management becomes easy. That is, the number of payout balls for each round game is not extremely different, and the number of winning balls can be predicted from the type of jackpot game and the number of jackpot games.

  (3) The time from when a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a, the same shall apply hereinafter) until the next game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a is: It is shorter than the time from when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1 (in the case of the second big prize opening 19a, the count sensor CS2). In the present embodiment, a game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1 and a first time from when the game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1 until the game ball enters the first major winning opening 18a. Until the next game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2 after the game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1 and the time difference of the second time until the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a Is shorter than the time from when a game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1. Therefore, when the game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 are detected, when it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected, the over winning condition is satisfied (easily performed). ing.

  On the other hand, after the game balls are distributed to the second downstream path L2, after the game balls are distributed to the second downstream path L2, from the time until the game balls are allocated to the first downstream path L1, A time difference between the second time until entering the first grand prize opening 18a and the first time after the game balls are assigned to the first downstream path L1 until the game balls enter the first big prize opening 18a. The time calculated by subtracting is longer than the time from when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a until the count sensor CS1 detects it. For this reason, when the game balls distributed to the second flow path L2 are detected, when it is determined that the upper limit number of game balls has been detected, an over winning is not generated (is difficult to do). ing.

  The upper limit number of entrances is a multiple of the total number of special routes. That is, a multiple “10” of the total number “2” of the first downflow path L1 and the second downflow path L2 is set as the upper limit number of entrance balls. For this reason, if the first game ball is distributed to the normal route (the third downstream route L3) or the special route (the first downstream route L1) to which the game ball is distributed next to the normal route after the start of the round game, After the number “10th” of game balls corresponding to the upper limit number of balls is distributed, the game balls to be distributed next are distributed to the third flow path L3 (normal route) with high probability. On the other hand, after the start of the round game, when the first game ball is distributed to the special route (that is, the second downstream route L2) to which the game ball is distributed next to any of the special routes, it corresponds to the upper limit number of balls entered. After the “tenth” game balls have been distributed, the game balls to be distributed next are distributed to the second downstream path L2 (special route) with high probability.

  Accordingly, when the upper limit number of entrance balls is a multiple of the total number of special routes, the game ball more than the upper limit number of entrance balls is notified by notifying the second downstream route L2 as a route that it is desirable to distribute the game balls first. Can increase the possibility of entering.

  (4) During the jackpot game, the effect display device 13 receives the number of game balls paid out when the payout condition at the first big prize opening 18a is satisfied and the payout condition at the second big prize opening 19a. The total number of game balls that have been paid out and the number of game balls that have been paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied is displayed. Therefore, the player can grasp the total number of game balls paid out during the big hit game.

  (5) During a big hit game, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 in order to enter the first entrance 18a and the second entrance 19a, Even if the game balls are forcibly distributed to the third flow path L3, the game balls can be entered into the normal entrance 16a and the game balls can be paid out. Furthermore, since the paid-out game balls are also included in the displayed total number, the player can recognize that the game balls are not wasted even if they are distributed to the normal entrance 16a. The total number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit game can be shown more.

  (6) As a special route in which the first grand prize winning port 18a and the second big prize winning port 19a are arranged, two routes (the first downstream route L1 and the second downstream route L2) are provided. As a normal route on which the ball opening 16a is arranged, one route (third flow down path L3) is provided. The sorting device 40 is composed of a plurality of mechanical sorting members, and one game ball that has entered the entrance 41 is provided for each of the first flow path L1 to the third flow path L3. Distribute. In this way, among the three routes to which the sorting device 40 distributes the game balls, two routes are special routes in which the first grand prize winning port 18a and the second grand prize winning port 19a are arranged. Of the game balls that have entered the mouth 41, 2/3 of the game balls can be made to enter the first big prize opening 18a and the second big prize opening 19a.

  (7) The number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied is the total number of routes to which the game balls are distributed by the distribution device 40. Even if game balls are continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 when the first entrance 18a and the second entrance 19a are not open, the total number of routes Can be prevented from increasing or decreasing. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player places the game ball into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 regardless of whether or not the first grand prize opening 18a and the second big prize opening 19a are open. A game ball can be continuously entered, and it is not necessary to stop the launch, and the launch operation is simplified.

  (8) The second starting entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a are arranged in the third flow path L3, and if the player enters any of the balls, the number of game balls to be distributed (three) is paid out. It is. For this reason, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, the second descending path L2 and the first descending path L1 that do not enter the second starting entrance 15a are entered. Despite the fact that a predetermined number (2) of game balls are always distributed, three game balls are paid out with high probability, making it difficult for the game balls to decrease and allowing the game to continue for a long time. . Specifically, when the right hit is made when the big hit game is not given, the distribution device 40 forces the first downflow path L1 and the second downflow path L2 where the second starting entrance 15a does not exist by the distribution device 40. Even if it is distributed, the ball enters the second starting entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a with a high probability. As a result, three game balls are paid out, and it is difficult for the game balls to decrease. Furthermore, when the right-handed game is performed when the entrance rate improvement state is given, a special symbol variation game is entered by entering the game ball into the second start entrance 15a without reducing the game ball. The starting condition can be satisfied.

  (9) In the third flow down path L3, the normal entrance 16a is located downstream of the second start entrance 15a. For this reason, the game ball does not enter the normal entrance 16a first, and the normal entrance 16a does not interfere with entering the game ball into the second start entrance 15a. Moreover, even if it does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, it can be expected that it can enter the normal entrance 16a. A second starting entrance 15a provided with an opening / closing blade 15b is disposed in the third flow path L3. For this reason, when the second starting entrance 15a is opened by the opening / closing blade 15b when the game balls are distributed to the third flow path L3, the entering into the second starting entrance 15a. The percentage of game balls can be increased. For this reason, it can be noted whether or not the opening / closing blade 15b is opening.

  (10) Guidance for guiding game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a out of the game balls that have flowed down the third flow down path L3 toward the second start entrance 15a to the normal entrance 16a A passage YT is provided, and the guide passage YT has a fourth side surface S4 serving as a guide surface. Thereby, the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a can be more easily guided to the normal entrance 16a. Therefore, as long as the game ball enters the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40, it is easy to prevent the game ball from decreasing. Further, since the fourth side S4 is difficult to adjust unlike the game nail K or the like, the game ball can be made to enter the normal entrance 16a at a certain rate, and within the assumed range, Can be increased or decreased.

  (11) A game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a is guided to the normal entrance 16a by the guide path YT and can enter the normal entrance 16a. Further, the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, which are components of the guide passage YT, are made of a resin and have a guide surface (fourth side surface S4) that is difficult to adjust. It becomes difficult to adjust the bending state and bending direction of the second guide member 17b. That is, as the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b are difficult to deform, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a located below the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b also changes. Since it becomes difficult, the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized. From this, in calculating the base value, even when the game ball does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, a stable base value can be secured by entering the normal entrance 16a. .

  (12) Of the game balls that have flowed down the third downstream path L3 toward the second starting entrance 15a, all of the gaming balls that have not entered the second starting entrance 15a are normally entered by the guide passage YT. Since the game ball is guided to the mouth 16a, the game ball can enter the normal entrance 16a with a high probability. From this, in calculating the base value, even when the game ball does not enter the second starting entrance 15a, a stable base value can be secured by entering the normal entrance 16a. .

  (13) By securing a stable base value, it is possible to easily calculate the arrangement of the game nails K at the design stage, which is also advantageous for the manufacturer. Further, by securing a stable base value, it is possible to secure a certain prize ball for the player. In other words, since it is difficult for game balls to enter the entrance, the number of possessed balls decreases, and it is difficult for the phenomenon that the game balls have to be borrowed frequently. it can.

  (14) If the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b does not coincide with the opening timing, it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start entrance 15a, but this game is possible even if no game ball enters the second start entrance 15a. The ball is guided to the normal entrance 16a via the guide path YT. For this reason, in calculating the base value, it is not necessary to consider much the opening timing of the opening / closing blade 15b and the variation in the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a. Even in the case of no entry, a stable base value can be secured by entering the normal entrance 16a.

  (15) According to the sorting device 40 disposed upstream of the second starting entrance 15a, the game balls can be periodically distributed to the third flow path L3, and the third flow path L3 The entrance rate to the entrance part (second start entrance part 15 or normal entrance part 16) located downstream is stabilized. Therefore, both the distribution rate to the third flow path L3 and the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a are stabilized, and a more stable base value can be secured.

  (16) Since the guide portion 17c connected to the most downstream end of the descending slope in the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is located immediately above the normal entrance 16a, the game ball dropped from the guide portion 17c is It becomes easy to enter the normal entrance 16a without coming into contact with an obstacle member such as the game nail K.

  (17) The distance X in the vertical direction from the lower end P2 of the guiding portion 17c to the upper end 16b of the normal entrance 16a is a length that allows the game ball to pass. According to this configuration, as compared with the case where the normal entrance 16a and the guide portion 17c are extremely separated from each other, the game balls that have not entered the second start entrance 15a become the normal entrance 16a. The probability of entering the ball is increased. Further, since the game balls are separated by a distance through which the game balls can pass, it is difficult to cause ball clogging.

  (18) The restricting member 17d is located at a position spaced to the left by the length that allows the game ball to pass from the tip of the open / close blade 15b that takes the closed state, and the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b is It is located in the vicinity of the side surface R5a of the corner decoration member R5, and the distance between the third side surface S3 and the side surface R5a is shorter than the diameter of the game ball. According to this, since the game ball does not flow into the flow path other than the third flow path L3, it is possible to guide the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a to the normal entrance 16a.

  (19) Guidance toward the normal entrance 16a in order to obtain a stable base value while omitting the troublesome consideration of the entrance rate of game balls to the second start entrance 15a having the opening / closing blade 15b. A passage YT is provided. On the other hand, since the starting entrance having an opening / closing member is not disposed above the normal entrances 26 to 28, it is not necessary to consider variation in the entrance rate of the game balls to the starting entrance. . That is, even if a game ball does not enter the normal ball entering portions 26 to 28, the base value is not affected. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a guide member for guiding the game balls to the normal ball entering portions 26 to 28. Therefore, even if it is the same normal entrance part (the normal entrance part 16 and the normal entrance parts 26-28), a different game nature can be produced by the presence or absence of a guide member.

  (20) By providing the guide member A for guiding the game ball that has not entered the normal entrance 16a to the out entrance 29, the game ball that has not entered the normal entrance 16a is Since it is guided to the out port 29 without entering the ball port, the game ball is not overpaid and the game store side does not lose.

  (21) The number of game balls that can be paid out differs depending on the type of jackpot game. For this reason, it is easier to recognize how many game balls have been added to display the total number of game balls paid out than to display the number of jackpot games.

  (22) When a game ball is distributed to the third downstream path L3, a number “3” corresponding to the total number of routes that the game ball enters the second start entrance 15a or the normal entrance 16a and is distributed. The “individual” game balls are likely to be paid out. For this reason, at the start of the round game, a game ball enters the sorting device 40 to adjust the sorting state (posture) of the first sorting member 50 and the second sorting member 60 (that is, the first game) Even if the game balls are placed in the sorting device 40 (in order to make the game balls distributed to the two downstream paths L2 first), there is little possibility of losing the player. For this reason, it is possible to positively adjust the distribution state (posture) of the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 by notifying the information related to the distribution device 40.

  (23) As a general rule, the time until the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is in the open state after the special symbol variation game is a big hit is, as a rule, the number of allocations (one time The number of game balls required for the unit distribution operation) is set to be longer than the time during which the game balls can be discharged from the distribution device 40. Thereby, when a desired route as a route to which the first game ball is distributed is notified by the notification effect, the time for adjusting the distribution state of the distribution device 40 so that the first game ball is distributed to the route is increased. Can be secured. Accordingly, regardless of the distribution state, the first game ball can be distributed to a desired route as a route to which the first game ball is distributed.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, a state sensor (such as an infrared sensor) that can detect the distribution state (posture) of the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 constituting the distribution device 40 may be provided. good. Then, the effect control CPU 31a detects the postures of the first distribution member 50 and the second distribution member 60 based on the detection signal input from the state sensor, and then in which state the game balls are distributed to which route. It may be determined whether or not there is a determination result (route to be distributed). In this case, when notifying the route that is preferably distributed first at the start of each round game, it is possible to notify whether or not the route is currently allocated to the desired route. Further, even if the current route is not allocated to the desired route, it is possible to notify how many ball sorting devices 40 can be used to make the desired route.

  In the above embodiment, the total number of prize balls paid out based on the entrance to the first grand prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the normal prize opening 16a is displayed, but actually increased. The number of game balls (net increase) may be displayed. That is, every time a game ball is fired, 1 is subtracted from the total number. On the other hand, if a game ball enters the first big winning port 18a, the second big winning port 19a and the normal winning port 16a, the payout is made. What is necessary is just to add the number of awarded balls.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a pays out a predetermined number of game balls (for example 3 A payout notification command for notifying that effect may be output to the effect control CPU 31a every time the game balls are paid out. Then, when the payout notification command is input, the effect control CPU 31a may add the predetermined number of game balls to the total number based on the payout notification command.

  In the above embodiment, the number of prize balls that have been paid out during the big hit game is added, but the number of prize balls that have been paid out may be added even if the big hit game is not being played. For example, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entrance to the normal entrance 16a during the entrance rate improvement state may be added to the total number.

  In the above embodiment, the total number of prize balls paid out based on the entrance to the first grand prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the normal entrance hole 16a is displayed. A game ball paid out based on the game ball entering the entrance may also be added. For example, paid-out game balls may be added based on the entrance to the normal entrance 26a to the normal entrance 28a, the first start entrance 14a, or the second start entrance 15a. .

  -In the said embodiment, you may enable it to give the probability change state from which the winning probability of winning a lottery becomes high probability. Then, the total number of game balls may be added and displayed while the probability variation state is imparted, or while the entrance rate improvement state and the probability variation state are imparted.

  In the above embodiment, when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a or the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, 3 game balls are paid out, but if it is 2 or more, it is arbitrarily changed You may do it. For example, four or five may be sufficient. The number of payouts is preferably set so that the number of game balls does not increase or decrease. For example, if the probability of entering the normal entrance 16a is almost 100%, the number of distributions (3 ) Game balls are preferably paid out.

  In the above embodiment, the normal entrance 16a may be present upstream of the second start entrance 15a. In this case, it is desirable that the game balls that have not entered the normal entrance 16a enter the second start entrance 15a with a high probability. In addition, you may restrict | limit to the entrance rate improvement state.

  In the third flow path L3 of the above-described embodiment, the first start entrance 14a may be arranged instead of the second start entrance 15a or together with the second start entrance 15a. A plurality of second starting entrances 15a may be arranged.

In the above embodiment, a game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a may be configured to enter the normal entrance 16a.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the kind and number of entrances which are arrange | positioned. For example, the second starting entrance 15a may be arranged on a special route.

  In the above embodiment, the allocating device 40 distributes one game ball to the normal route (third flow path L3) and two games to the special route (first flow path L1 and second flow path L2). A unit distribution operation to distribute balls was performed. As another example, after distributing a first specified number of game balls to the normal route (third flow down path L3), a second specified number of game balls to the special route (first flow down path L1 and second flow down path L2). The sorting device 40 may be configured so as to perform a unit sorting operation for sorting. As a result, when the number of distributions (first specified number + second specified number) is entered into the entrance 41, the first specified number of game balls can be distributed to a specific route.

  The normal route is a route where the normal entrance 16a is arranged. The first specified number and the second specified number are each an arbitrary integer. Further, the number of normal routes may be one or plural. When the number of normal routes is plural, the first specified number is equal to or greater than the total number of normal routes. In addition, the number of game balls distributed to each route constituting the normal route may be the same or different as long as it is determined in advance. For example, after one is distributed to the first normal route, two may be distributed to the second normal route. Alternatively, after one is assigned to the first normal route, one may be assigned to the second normal route, and then one may be assigned to the first normal route.

  Similarly, the number of special routes may be one or more. When the number of special routes is plural, the second specified number is equal to or greater than the total number of special routes. Further, the number of game balls distributed to each route constituting the special route may be the same or different as long as it is determined in advance. For example, after assigning one to the first special route, two may be assigned to the second special route. Alternatively, after one route is assigned to the first special route, one route may be assigned to the second special route, and then one route may be assigned to the first special route. It is desirable that the order of routes for distributing game balls is determined in advance (desirably not random).

  Further, when configured in this manner, in the above embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, a value obtained by dividing the sum of the first specified number and the second specified number by the first specified number It is desirable that all of the above game balls be paid out. For example, when the first prescribed number is two and the second prescribed number is two, it is desirable that two or more game balls are paid out. In this way, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 during the big hit game, the possibility that the game ball is reduced can be reduced.

  More specifically, in the above embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, an integer value equal to or greater than a value obtained by dividing the sum of the first specified number and the second specified number by the first specified number More preferably, the number of game balls corresponding to the minimum value is paid out. For example, when the first prescribed number is two and the second prescribed number is two, it is desirable to pay out two game balls. As a result, when a game ball corresponding to the number (distribution number) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 to perform the unit sort operation enters the entrance 41 The game balls corresponding to the number of distributions are almost paid out. For this reason, during the big hit game, it is possible to increase the game balls without reducing the game balls by causing the game balls to enter the entrance 41.

  In the above embodiment, the allocating device 40 distributes one game ball to the normal route (third flow path L3) and two games to the special route (first flow path L1 and second flow path L2). A unit distribution operation to distribute balls was performed. As another example, the distribution device 40 distributes game balls to any one of a plurality of routes (downflow routes), and a unit for sequentially distributing a predetermined number of game balls predetermined for each route to each route. A sorting device 40 that repeats the sorting operation may be provided. At this time, one or a plurality of normal routes in which the normal entrance 16a is arranged may be provided with the total number of routes as an upper limit.

  Note that the predetermined number predetermined for each route is an arbitrary integer. The number (specified number) of game balls distributed to each route may be the same or different as long as it is determined in advance. For example, after assigning one to the first route, two may be assigned to the second route. Alternatively, after distributing one to the first route, two may be distributed to the second route, and then one to the third route. Further, it is desirable that the order of routes for distributing game balls is determined in advance (desirably not random). It is desirable that there are a plurality of special routes, and at least some of the special routes are arranged continuously.

  Further, when configured in this manner, in the above embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the total number of the prescribed numbers respectively defined for all routes is determined for each special route. It is desirable that the number of game balls equal to or greater than the divided value is paid out according to the total value of the specified number. For example, the prescribed number of the first route (ordinary route) is one, the prescribed number of the second route (special route) to be distributed next is six, and the third route (ordinary route) to be distributed next is also normal. When the prescribed number of (route) is two, it is desirable that three or more game balls are paid out. In this way, when a game ball is continuously entered into the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 during the big hit game, the possibility that the game ball is reduced can be reduced.

  More specifically, in the above-described embodiment, when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied, the total number of the prescribed numbers respectively defined for all the routes is the sum of the prescribed numbers respectively defined for all the normal routes. More preferably, the number of game balls corresponding to the minimum value among the integer values greater than or equal to the divided value is paid out. For example, the prescribed number of the first route (ordinary route) is one, the prescribed number of the second route (special route) to be distributed next is six, and the third route (ordinary route) to be distributed next is also normal. When the prescribed number of (route) is two, it is desirable to pay out three game balls. As a result, when a game ball corresponding to the number (distribution number) necessary to enter the entrance 41 of the sorting device 40 to perform the unit sort operation enters the entrance 41 The game balls corresponding to the number of distributions are almost paid out. For this reason, during the big hit game, it is possible to increase the game ball without reducing it by causing the game ball to enter the entrance 41.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls paid out when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied is the same as the number of game balls paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied. However, you may increase it. Thereby, even if the starting condition is not satisfied, the number of game balls is likely to increase, so that it is possible to have a willingness to continue the game for a longer period of time.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls paid out when the payout condition at the second starting entrance 15a is satisfied is the same as the number of game balls paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance 16a is satisfied. However, it may be reduced. Thereby, it can be made to pay more attention to whether the game ball enters the starting entrance.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution device 40 employs a mechanical distribution mechanism that uses the game ball and the weight of the distribution member without using electricity, but a predetermined unit distribution operation. If it is possible to repeat the above, a sorting mechanism (sorting device 40) using an actuator such as a motor or a solenoid may be adopted.

  -In the said embodiment, you may vary the various entrances arrange | positioned downstream of the 1st channel | path 42a-the 3rd channel | path 42c. For example, the second starting entrance 15a is disposed downstream of the first passage 42a, the first major winning opening 18a is disposed downstream of the second passage 42b, and the second major winning opening 19a is disposed downstream of the third passage 42c. May be. That is, the combination of various passages and various entrances is not limited as long as the game balls can be distributed with a certain probability to the flow path that directs the game balls to the second starting entrance 15a.

  -In the said embodiment, the arrangement | positioning location of the distribution apparatus 40 is not restricted to the right side of the center accessory Y5. However, when the game nail K is planted above the entrance 41, there is a possibility that the flow path of the game ball may change due to contact with the game nail K. In such a case, the launched game ball does not necessarily enter the entrance 41, and the arrival rate to the third flow path L3 is not stable. However, since the entrance rate to the normal entrance 16a is stabilized by the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b, the base value is calculated by multiplying two values that may vary. The base value is more stable.

  In the above embodiment, the number of sorting members constituting the sorting device 40 may be changed. Although the number of distribution members may be one, it is preferable to use a plurality of distribution members because the number of branching variations in the flow-down path increases.

  In the above embodiment, if the number of game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 to the third flow path L3 is a constant number without changing for each of the first flow path L1 to the third flow path L3, a fixed number is set. Two or more may be used.

In the above embodiment, the guide member A may be omitted.
In the above embodiment, the regulating member 17d may be omitted.
In the above embodiment, the configuration for making it difficult for the game balls distributed to the third downstream route L3 to flow down to the downstream route other than the third downstream route L3 is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment. For example, instead of the restricting member 17d, the game nail K may be planted at an interval shorter than the diameter of the game ball, or the gap between the uppermost stream end of the second guide member 17b and the corner decoration member R5 may be different. It may be covered with a resin member. Further, the second guide member 17b may be arranged so that the third side surface S3 of the second guide member 17b contacts the corner decoration member R5.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls paid out when entering the second starting entrance 15a and the number of game balls delivered when entering the normal entrance 16a, and the distribution device 40 are The total number of downflow paths to be distributed may be varied. In addition, the number of game balls to be paid out upon entering the second starting entrance 15a is the same as the number of all downflow routes targeted by the sorting device 40, but the entrance to the normal entrance 16a is the same. The number of game balls to be paid out with the ball as an opportunity may be different from the number of all downstream paths targeted by the sorting device 40.

  In the above embodiment, if the game ball that has not entered the second start entrance 15a can be guided to the normal entrance 16a, the second start entrance 15 and the normal entrance 16 The positional relationship between the first guide member 17a and the second guide member 17b is not limited to the arrangement of the above embodiment. That is, even if the normal ball entrance part 16 is not located below the entire second start ball entrance part 15, the normal ball entrance part 16 than the second start ball entrance 15 a of the second start ball entrance part 15. This is because a game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a can enter the ordinary entrance 16a if the normal entrance 16a is positioned below. Therefore, for example, in the second starting ball entering portion 15, the outermost of the fourth side surface S4 of the first guiding member 17a and the second guiding member 17b is at the same height as the middle in the vertical direction of the second starting ball entering portion 15. The upstream end may be located.

-In the said embodiment, if the 1st flow path L1-the 3rd flow path L3 can be defined, the member which comprises this flow path may be the game nail K or the resin member.
-In the said embodiment, as long as the 2nd starting entrance 15a can be opened and closed, an opening / closing member may be what kind of shape. For example, when the opening / closing member is a single shutter extending in the front-rear direction of the game board YB, and the shutter is housed in the back of the game board YB, the second starting entrance 15a is opened, When the shutter protrudes in the front-rear direction of the game board YB, the second start entrance 15a may be closed.

  In the above embodiment, the second starting entrance 15a may be configured such that a game ball can enter when the opening / closing blade 15b is in the closed state. However, it is premised that it is harder to enter the ball than when the open / close blade 15b is in the open state.

In the above embodiment, the second starting entrance 15a located upstream of the normal entrance 16 may be an entrance that is always open.
In the above embodiment, the normal entrance portion 16 may be one in which the entrance is opened and closed by an opening / closing member. However, since a game ball that has not entered the second starting entrance 15a is meaningless unless it enters the normal entrance 16a with a high probability, the game ball actively enters the normal entrance 16a. It is preferable to provide the structure to be made. For example, a stopping member is provided on the fourth side surface S4 of the first guiding member 17a and the second guiding member 17b, and the game ball is stopped by the stopping member while the opening and closing member is closed, while the stopping member is generated at the opening timing of the opening and closing member. The structure etc. which accommodate in a position and guide | invade a game ball to the normal entrance 16a can be considered.

  In the above embodiment, the entrance for entering a game ball that has not entered the desired entrance with a high probability is limited to the combination of the second start entrance 15a and the normal entrance 16a. I can't. As the combination, for example, a big winning opening and a normal winning opening 16a can be considered. By adopting such a configuration, even if the game ball does not enter the entrance gate located above and the privilege cannot be obtained, the game ball that did not enter the entrance entrance located below If there is a high possibility of entering the ball, there is a high possibility that a privilege based on the entrance opening located below will be given, so that no adverse impression is given to the player. In order to obtain such an effect, it is desirable that the entrance opening located downstream is always open. Further, it is desirable that the game ball that has entered the entrance hole located above is discharged to the back side of the machine through a discharge path (not shown). In addition, in order to allow a game ball that has not entered the entrance opening located above to enter the entrance entrance located below, the configuration of the embodiment (the guiding portion 17c is directly above the entrance entrance located downstream). The guide member may be arranged so as to be positioned, or the regulating member 17d may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the shape of the guide member may be, for example, a funnel shape, a bowl shape, or a plate shape. In other words, as long as it is difficult to easily adjust the bending direction and bending state as in the case of the game nail K, and the flow-down direction of the game ball is difficult to change due to contact with the guide member, it can be formed in any shape. Good. This is because if the flow direction of the game ball changes due to contact with the guide member, the entrance rate to the entrance will change. In addition, the game nails K are implanted at intervals shorter than the diameter of the game balls, and the game nails K are implanted deeply with respect to the game board YB so as to make it difficult to adjust the bending condition and the bending direction. Also good.

-The above-mentioned embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having one big winning opening.
In the above embodiment, in addition to the sub-board 31, a general control board and a relay board may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the main board 30 and the sub board 31 may be a single board.
In the above embodiment, the distance X in the vertical direction from the lower end P2 of the guiding portion 17c to the upper end 16b of the normal entrance 16a is slightly longer than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball can pass in the left-right direction. However, the distance X may be shorter than the diameter of the game ball. If it does in this way, the game ball which passed guidance part 17c will surely enter normal entrance 16a.

  In the above embodiment, the starting condition and ending condition for the improved entrance rate may be changed. For example, the start condition may be satisfied when a predetermined jackpot game is awarded when a probability variation state in which the possibility of winning a jackpot is high. The end condition may be until a predetermined big hit game is awarded.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning lottery is won in the first special symbol variation game, the first big winning door 18b is opened, but when the winning lottery is won in the second special symbol variation game, it is opened. May be. Similarly, when the winning lottery is won in the second special symbol variation game, the second big winning door 19b is opened, but may be released if the winning lottery is won in the first special symbol variation game. . Further, the first big prize door 18b and the second big prize door 19b may be opened during one big hit game. However, even in this case, it is desirable that the second big prize door 19b is closed when the first big prize door 18b is opened, and the second big prize door 19b is opened when the second big prize door 19b is opened. It is desirable that the 1st prize winning door 18b is closed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the specification regarding a jackpot game. In other words, even if you change the contents of the jackpot game, such as the specified number of rounds, the maximum number of balls entered, the number of types of jackpot games, the ratio, the opening time, the ending time, the opening time in one round game, the number of times opened, the interval time, etc. good.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the specification at the time of an entrance rate improvement state being provided. For example, the presence / absence of the entrance rate improvement state and the number of times of giving may be changed based on the type of jackpot game to be given.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the specification regarding a normal hit game. In other words, the opening / closing pattern (the number of times the opening / closing blade 15b is opened, the opening time per one time, the total opening time in the normal game, the interval time, etc.) may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the above embodiment, when measuring time, the average value is adopted, but a median value may be adopted. For example, the time from when a game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1 to when the game ball enters the first major prize opening 18a (or the second major prize opening 19a), or a game on the second downstream path L2. The median value may be adopted as the time from when the ball is distributed until the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a). Similarly, after a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a (or the second big prize opening 19a), it is detected by the count sensor CS1 (count sensor CS2 in the case of the second big prize opening 19a). The time may be either an average value or a median value.

  In the above embodiment, the time from when a game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1 to when the next game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 is calculated based on the launch interval of the game balls. As another example of this, the time from when a game ball is fired until it is distributed to the first flow path L1 and the time from when the next game ball is fired to the second flow path L2 are actually measured. The calculation may be performed based on the time difference. The measured time may be either an average value or a median value.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first downflow path L1 is the second time (distance) from when the game ball is distributed to the second downflow path L2 until the gameball enters the first big prize opening 18a. The game ball is longer than the first time (distance) from when the game ball is distributed to when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a, but may be shorter. In this case, when the number of game balls distributed to the first flow path L1 is the upper limit number of entering balls, the over winning condition is changed as follows. That is, from the time (0.6 seconds) until the game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 after the game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1, the game ball is distributed to the first flow path L1. To the first time until the game ball enters the first grand prize opening 18a and the second time from when the game ball is distributed to the second downstream path L2 until the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a. The time (0.4 seconds) calculated by subtracting the time difference (0.2 seconds) of 2 hours is from when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1. If it is shorter than the time, the over winning condition is established.

  On the other hand, when the number of game balls distributed to the second flow down path L2 is the upper limit number of entering balls, the conditions for preventing the over winning are changed as follows. That is, after the game balls are distributed to the second downstream path L2, the time (1.2 seconds) until the game balls are allocated to the first downstream path L1, and the game balls are distributed to the second downstream path L2. Until the game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 18a until the game ball enters the first grand prize winning port 18a after the game ball is distributed to the first down flow path L1. The total time (1.4 seconds) of the time difference (0.2 seconds) of the first time is longer than the time from when the game ball enters the first big prize opening 18a until it is detected by the count sensor CS1. In this case, no over-winning will occur. By changing the configuration of the route and the like in this way, the conditions of the place where the count sensor CS1 is arranged can be relaxed. That is, when the number of game balls distributed to the first flow down path L1 reaches the upper limit number of entering balls, it becomes easy to generate an overwinning, while the number of game balls distributed to the second flow down path L2 becomes the upper limit number of input balls. In such a case, it is possible to make it difficult for an over-winning to occur.

In the above embodiment, the total number of game balls paid out during the big hit game is displayed, but it may not be displayed.
In the above embodiment, during the jackpot game, the total number of game balls that have been paid out is displayed based on the entrances of the first grand prize opening 18a, the second big prize opening 19a, and the normal prize opening 16a. Only the total number of game balls that have been paid out may be displayed based on the winning of the first big winning opening 18a and the second big winning opening 19a.

In the above embodiment, the number of special routes may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of balls entered is a multiple of the special route, but it may not be a multiple. In the above embodiment, when the upper limit number of entering balls is not a multiple of the special route (when it is an odd number), when the first game ball is distributed to the first downstream path L1 during the round game, the upper limit number of entering balls Game balls (the last game ball) are distributed to the first flow path L1. For this reason, the possibility of over winning is increased. On the other hand, when the first game ball is distributed to the second flow path L2 during the round game, the upper limit number of game balls (last game ball) are distributed to the second flow path L2. For this reason, the possibility of over winning is reduced. Along with this, it is also necessary to change the information related to the sorting device 40 to be notified. That is, when it is desired to increase the possibility of over winning, the first downstream route L1 is notified as a desirable route as a route to which the first game ball is distributed.

  In addition, when the upper limit number of entrances is not a multiple and the number of special routes is changed, depending on how many additions to the multiple are used as the upper limit number of entrances, there are also desirable routes to be notified in the notification effect. It will shift as much as the addition.

  For example, if the number of special routes is increased to 3 and the maximum number of balls to be entered is 6, if the first special route is the first route, the games distributed to the third special route The ball is likely to be the upper limit number of game balls. In addition, when the second special route is the first route, there is a high possibility that the game balls distributed to the first special route will be the upper limit number of game balls. Similarly, when the third special route is the first route, there is a high possibility that the game balls distributed to the second special route will be the upper limit number of game balls. Accordingly, the route that is desirable as the first route in order to increase the possibility of over-winning is the second special route or the third special route. On the other hand, the route that is desirable as the first route in order to reduce the possibility of over winning is the first special route or the normal route.

  And when the number of special routes is increased to 3 and the upper limit number of balls is set to 7, when the first special route is the first route, the games distributed to the first special route The ball is likely to be the upper limit number of game balls. When the second special route is the first route, the game balls distributed to the second special route are likely to be the upper limit number of game balls. Similarly, when the third special route is the first route, there is a high possibility that the game balls distributed to the third special route will be the upper limit number of game balls. Accordingly, the first route that is desirable as the first route in order to increase the possibility of over-winning is the first special route, the second special route, or the normal route. On the other hand, a route that is desirable as the first route in order to reduce the possibility of over-winning is the third special route.

  Similarly, when the number of special routes is increased to 3 and the upper limit number of balls is set to 8, when the first special route is the first route, the route is assigned to the second special route. There is a high possibility that the game ball will be the upper limit number of game balls. In addition, when the second special route is the first route, there is a high possibility that the game balls distributed to the third special route will be the upper limit number of game balls. Similarly, when the third special route is the first route, there is a high possibility that the game balls distributed to the first special route will be the upper limit number of game balls. Accordingly, the first route that is desirable as the first route in order to increase the possibility of over-winning is the first special route, the third special route, or the normal route. On the other hand, the route that is desirable as the first route in order to reduce the possibility of over winning is the second special route.

In addition, when a special route is increased to four or more, a desirable route can be specified similarly.
In the above embodiment, the second downstream route L2 has been notified as a desirable route to which the first game ball is distributed, but even if the first downstream route L1 or the third downstream route L3 is notified as a desirable route good. In this way, the possibility of over winning can be reduced. In addition, compared with the case where the possibility of over winning is increased, the arrangement and configuration of various components can be easily performed when the possibility of over winning is reduced. That is, it is easier to bring the possibility of over winning closer to 0% than in the case where the possibility of over winning becomes close to 100%. For this reason, when it is desired to manage the number of payout balls in the big hit game as uniform as possible, the first flow path L1 or the third flow path L3 may be notified as a desirable route.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of entrances is the same in any round game, but may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the upper limit number of entering balls may be changed for each number of rounds, or the upper limit number of entering balls may be different between the first big winning opening 18a and the second big winning opening 19a. Also, the upper limit number of balls may be changed depending on the type of the big hit game.

  In the unit distribution operation of the above embodiment, after the game balls are distributed to two special routes, the game balls are distributed to one normal route. As another example, a plurality of normal routes may be provided, and game balls may be distributed to a special route between the normal routes. For example, after the game balls are distributed to the first special route and the second special route, the game balls are distributed to the first normal route, and then the game balls are distributed to the third special route and the second normal route. Unit distribution operation may be used. In this case, the possibility of over winning can be increased by determining the initial route and the upper limit number of balls so that game balls that are the upper limit ball numbers are distributed to the first special route. On the other hand, if the first route and the maximum number of balls to be entered are determined so that the game balls that are the maximum number of balls to be entered are distributed to the second special route or the third special route, the possibility of over winning can be reduced. .

  In the above embodiment, during the notification production, as the information regarding the distribution mechanism, after the start of each round game, the information regarding a desirable route as the route to which the first game ball is distributed is notified, but other information is also notified. May be. For example, the current distribution state of the distribution device 40 may be notified, or an ideal distribution state may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, the time until the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is opened after the special symbol variation game is a big hit may be arbitrarily changed. For example, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 1, 2, 4, 5, multiples of the number of distributions, etc.) from the start of the right handing can be used as the time during which it is possible to be discharged from the distribution device 40 good.

  In the above embodiment, during the big hit game, the interval time from when the first big prize opening 18a or the second big prize opening 19a is closed to the next open state is the number of distributions from the start of the right hand You may make it become longer than the time when the game ball of (the number required for one unit distribution operation | movement) can be discharged | emitted from the distribution apparatus 40. FIG. That is, during the interval time, it may be longer than the time from the start of the right-hand hit until the third game ball is discharged from the sorting device 40. Thereby, when it will be in a closed state, even if the distribution state (attitude of the 1st distribution member 50 and the 2nd distribution member 60) of distribution device 40 is in any state, distribution device 40 A sufficient amount of time can be secured for allowing the game balls to enter the desired distribution state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, the upper limit number may be an integer different from a multiple of the total number of special routes.

  (B) In the gaming machine described in (a) above, after the start of the round game, the preferred route to which the first game ball is assigned is the normal route or a special route to which the game ball is assigned after the normal route. You may do it.

  (C) In the gaming machine described in (a) above, when there are two routes as special routes and the upper limit number is a value obtained by adding 1 to a multiple of the total number of special routes, the round game starts. Thereafter, a desirable route as a route to which the first game ball is distributed may be a special route to which a game ball is distributed next to any special route.

(E) In the gaming machine, the distribution mechanism may be configured so that a current distribution state can be confirmed.
(F) The gaming machine includes a detection unit for identifying the distribution state of the distribution mechanism, and further notifies the current distribution state of the distribution mechanism as information regarding the distribution mechanism. Also good.

(G) In the above gaming machine, as the distribution mechanism information, the distribution state of the distribution mechanism for distributing the game balls to a desired route may be further notified.
(H) In the above gaming machine, the distribution mechanism includes a mechanical first distribution member that can distribute game balls into two routes and a mechanical second distribution device that can distribute game balls into two routes. The first distribution member and the second distribution member are juxtaposed along the flow direction of the game ball, and the second distribution member is disposed downstream of the first distribution member. The first distribution member is configured to distribute the game balls that have entered the ball to the second distribution member or the first route, and the second distribution member is a game distributed by the first distribution member. The ball is configured to be distributed to the second route or the third route. One of the three routes has a normal entrance, and the other two routes have special entrances. A ball opening may be provided.

  (I) In the above gaming machine, the normal entrance has only a game ball payout condition established when a game ball enters, or a game ball payout condition and a design variation game triggered by the game ball entering Different game performance execution conditions may be established.

(Nu) In the gaming machine, the number of game balls to be paid out when the payout condition at the normal entrance is satisfied may be the total number of routes.
(L) In the above gaming machine, the normal route may be provided with a guide passage for guiding a game ball to the normal entrance, and the guide passage may be a component having a guide surface.

(W) In the above gaming machine, the game balls distributed to the normal route may be configured to enter the normal entrance.
(W) In the above gaming machine, the normal entrance may be arranged so that a game ball can enter most easily than other entrances.

  (F) In the gaming machine, the information related to the distribution mechanism may be information related to a route desirable as a route to which the first game ball is distributed after the start of each round game.

  A ... guide member, A0 ... bottom surface, A1 ... first side surface, A2 ... second side surface, A3 ... third side surface, AC1 ... actuator for opening and closing blades, AC2 ... actuator for first grand prize door, AC3 ... second grand prize Actuator of the door, B: Game ball, CS1: Count sensor of the first big prize section, CS2: Count sensor of the second big prize section, K: Game nail, L1: First flow path, L2: Second flow path, L3: Third flow path, R1: Outer rail member, R2: Inner rail member, R3: Launching path, R4: Reverse return valve, R5: Corner decoration member, S0: Bottom surface, S1: First side, S2: Second Side surface, S3 ... third side surface, S4 ... fourth side surface, S5 ... flat surface, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... normal sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, HD ... launch handle, YB ... game Board, YBa Game area, YT ... guide passage, Y1 ... outer frame, Y2 ... medium frame, Y3 ... front frame, Y4 ... window, Y5 ... center role, Y5a ... set port, 10 ... pachinko gaming machine, 11 ... first special symbol Wings display device, 12 ... second special symbol display device, 13 ... production display device, 14 ... first start entrance part, 14a ... first start entrance part, 15 ... second start entrance part, 15a ... second Start entrance 15b Open / close blades 16 Normal entrance part 16a Normal entrance 17a First guide member 17b Second guide member 17c Guide part 18 First prize-winning part , 18a ... first prize winning opening, 18b ... grand prize winning door, 18c ... decorative member, 18d ... decorative board, 19 ... second prize winning section, 19a ... second prize winning opening, 19b ... second prize winning door, 22 ... 1st hold display device, 23 ... 2nd hold display device, 24 ... Normal symbol display device, 25 ... Actuation game , 26 ... usually ball entrance part, 26a ... ordinary ball entrance opening, 27 ... usually ball entrance part, 27a ... ordinary ball entrance opening. 28 ... Normal entrance part, 28a ... Normal entrance port, 29 ... Out port, 30 ... Main board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub board, 31a ... Production control CPU 31a, 31b ... Production control ROM, 31c ... Production control RAM, 40 ... Distribution device, 41 ... Entrance of distribution device, 40a ... Distribution piece, 42 ... Downflow passage, 42a ... First passage, 42b ... second passage, 42c ... third passage, 43 ... sorting piece, 44 ... sorting piece, 45 ... rotating shaft, 46 ... substrate, 46a ... ball receiving part, 46b ... ball receiving part, 46c ... ball receiving part, 47 ... ball receiving piece, 48 ... ball receiving piece, 49 ... ball receiving piece, 50 ... first distribution member, 60 ... second distribution member. 65 ... Rotating shaft, 66 ... Substrate, 66a ... Sphere receiving part, 66b ... Sphere receiving part, 66c ... Sphere receiving part, 67 ... Sphere receiving piece, 68 ... Sphere receiving piece, 69 ... Sphere receiving piece.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with a distribution mechanism that distributes game balls to a special route or a normal route,
Special entrance where game balls enter,
Detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special entrance;
A payout control means for controlling the game ball to be paid out when the game ball is detected by the detecting means;
A special opening / closing member that opens and closes the special entrance during a round game of winning games;
An informing means for informing information relating to the distribution mechanism,
There are a plurality of the special routes,
The special entrance is arranged so that game balls distributed to the special route can enter,
The distribution mechanism repeats a unit distribution operation of distributing game balls to the normal route after distributing game balls to each special route,
The special opening / closing member opens the special entrance during a round game, and closes the special entrance when the upper limit number of game balls is detected by the detecting means. Is composed of
The notification means is configured to notify information related to a distribution mechanism when a winning game is awarded,
The special route includes a first special route and a second special route,
In the second special route, when the distribution mechanism first distributes the game balls in the round game, an over win is generated in which more game balls than the upper limit number enter the special entrance. A route that is more likely than the first special route,
Information on the distribution mechanism is information that makes it possible to specify the second special route,
The information related to the distribution mechanism is information that can identify the distribution state of the distribution mechanism,
The distribution state of the distribution mechanism includes a first distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the first special route and a second distribution state in which game balls are distributed to the second special route.
The time until the special entrance is opened after the winning game is determined is set to be longer than the time necessary for the distribution mechanism to execute the unit distribution operation for one time. A gaming machine characterized by